How far is Gloucester from Heathrow by coach?

The distance between Heathrow and Gloucester by coach is approximately 82 miles (132 km).

Is there a way to reach Gloucester from Heathrow without a car?

You can travel to Gloucester from Heathrow by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Heathrow to Gloucester from £11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Heathrow to Gloucester on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:10	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 55m	20:05	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	Cheapest
Bus	20:20	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 30m	22:50	Gloucester (Longlevens, nr Elmbridge Rd)	Fastest
Bus	07:50	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 37m	10:27	Gloucester (Longlevens, nr Elmbridge Rd)	No tags
Bus	11:30	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 50m	14:20	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	No tags
Bus	07:50	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 37m	10:27	Gloucester (Longlevens, nr Elmbridge Rd)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 11:36 GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Heathrow to Gloucester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Gloucester. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 30mAverage duration

81 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£13 - £51	Average duration2h 45m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£9 - £14	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

The service received positive feedback for being on time and reaching the destination as scheduled. Customers appreciated the good drivers who were kind, helpful, and skilled. Some mentioned it would have been better if there was more staff at certain offices to assist passengers efficiently.

National Express Heathrow Gloucester recent customer reviews

Brilliant and easy to book. Literally booked as we walked through baggage re claim at the airport and jumped straight on.

Heather J.

21 April 2024

The driver was very helpful but staff at bus station did not give assistance with wheelchair

Dot R.

13 August 2023

The bus driver was a very good driver, he was very kind and helpful and I was glad to have him drive me!

Sofia K.

1 March 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Heathrow and Gloucester?

Stops in Heathrow

A - London Heathrow Airport

B - Travelodge Hotel, Heathrow Central

C - Premier Inn, Heathrow M4 J4

D - Comfort Hotel

E - EasyHotel

F - Novotel Hotel

Stops in Gloucester

A - Gloucester Bus Station

B - Gloucester Quays Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Heathrow to Gloucester

How far is Gloucester from Heathrow by coach?
The distance between Heathrow and Gloucester by coach is approximately 82 miles (132 km).
Is there a way to reach Gloucester from Heathrow without a car?
You can travel to Gloucester from Heathrow by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. 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

16/11

£24

17/11

£13

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£11

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£14

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£22

The cheapest trip from Heathrow to Gloucester was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £11

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

You can expect to pay from £11 to £46 for a bus ticket from Heathrow to Gloucester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £11, which is on 2025-11-19.