How far is Birmingham from Gloucester by coach?

The distance between Gloucester and Birmingham by coach is approximately 45 miles (73 km).

What is the best way to go from Gloucester to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to go from Gloucester to Birmingham without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Gloucester to Birmingham from £5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Gloucester to Birmingham on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:40	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	1h 35m	20:15	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	22:10	Gloucester	1h 30m	23:40	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
Bus	13:30	Gloucester	3h	16:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	13:30	Gloucester	3h	16:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	15:00	Gloucester	3h	18:00	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Gloucester to Birmingham on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:40	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	1h 35m	20:15	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	08:10	Gloucester	1h 5m	09:15	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
Bus	01:50	Gloucester	1h 45m	03:35	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	01:50	Gloucester	1h 45m	03:35	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	08:10	Gloucester	1h 20m	09:30	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Gloucester to Birmingham on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:40	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	1h 35m	20:15	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	07:55	Gloucester	1h 10m	09:05	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
Bus	01:50	Gloucester	1h 45m	03:35	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	01:50	Gloucester	1h 45m	03:35	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:55	Gloucester	1h 35m	09:30	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Gloucester to Birmingham on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:40	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	1h 35m	20:15	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	07:55	Gloucester	1h 10m	09:05	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
Bus	01:50	Gloucester	1h 45m	03:35	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	01:50	Gloucester	1h 45m	03:35	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:55	Gloucester	1h 35m	09:30	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Gloucester to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage duration

46 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £22	Average duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£8 - £77	Average duration57m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£8 - £8	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Gloucester and Birmingham?

Stops in Gloucester

A
Gloucester Bus Station
Gloucester Bus Station, 1-4 Station Rd, Gloucester GL1 1SZ, UK
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B
Gloucester Quays Bus Station
Gloucester Quays, St Ann Way, Gloucester GL1 5SF, United Kingdom

Stops in Birmingham

A
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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B
Birmingham Airport
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29723 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £8

National Express Gloucester Birmingham recent customer reviews

The first bus we caught was on time and even though we left 2 minutes late we got to our destination 10 mins early and on the way back it took longer then we expected

John W.

20 September 2018

Good well priced service

Andrew C.

6 August 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,400 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Gloucester to Birmingham

How far is Birmingham from Gloucester by coach?
The distance between Gloucester and Birmingham by coach is approximately 45 miles (73 km).
What is the best way to go from Gloucester to Birmingham without a car?
The best way to go from Gloucester to Birmingham without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

20/11

£5

21/11

£11

Today

£6

23/11

£7

24/11

£6

25/11

£5

26/11

£5

27/11

£5

The cheapest trip from Gloucester to Birmingham was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Gloucester to Birmingham as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £5 to £25 for a bus ticket from Gloucester to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £5, which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.