What is the distance between Bristol and Gloucester?

The distance between the two cities is 33 miles (52 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bristol to Gloucester?

If you're headed to Gloucester from Bristol, chances are that your bus will depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station and arrive at Gloucester Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Bristol to Gloucester from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bristol to Gloucester on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:20pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	50m	10:10pm	Gloucester	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:20pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	50m	10:10pm	Gloucester	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Gloucester on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:35pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h	6:35pm	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	Cheapest
Bus	1:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	50m	1:50am	Gloucester	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	50m	1:50am	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	55m	7:55am	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	55m	7:55am	Gloucester	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Gloucester on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:35pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h	6:35pm	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	Cheapest
Bus	1:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	50m	1:50am	Gloucester	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	50m	1:50am	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	55m	7:55am	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	55m	7:55am	Gloucester	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Gloucester on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:35pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h	6:35pm	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	Cheapest
Bus	1:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	50m	1:50am	Gloucester	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	50m	1:50am	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	55m	8:10am	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	55m	8:10am	Gloucester	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Gloucester on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:35pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h	6:35pm	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	Cheapest
Bus	1:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	50m	1:50am	Gloucester	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	50m	1:50am	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	55m	8:10am	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	55m	8:10am	Gloucester	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Gloucester on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:35pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h	6:35pm	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	Cheapest
Bus	1:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	50m	1:50am	Gloucester	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	50m	1:50am	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	55m	7:55am	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	55m	7:55am	Gloucester	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Gloucester on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	50m	1:50am	Gloucester	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	50m	1:50am	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	55m	7:55am	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	55m	7:55am	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	12:35pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 55m	2:30pm	Gloucester	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Gloucester on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:35pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h	6:35pm	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	Cheapest
Bus	1:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	50m	1:50am	Gloucester	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	50m	1:50am	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	55m	7:55am	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	55m	7:55am	Gloucester	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Bristol to Gloucester

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Gloucester. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18train per day

30mAverage Duration

24 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $22	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $42	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $7	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,720 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29720 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $13

National Express Bristol Gloucester recent customer reviews

it is execllent and I really Love national express. But Should be every things on the time.

Ismail K.

May 24, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,378 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

First Wessex of Bristol

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Where are the popular stops in Bristol and Gloucester?

Stops in Bristol

A - Bristol, Bus & Coach Station

B - Westbury Road

C - The Centre

D - Park Avenue

E - Bond St

F - Cribbs Causeway

Stops in Gloucester

A - Gloucester Bus Station

B - Gloucester Quays Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bristol to Gloucester by bus

What is the distance between Bristol and Gloucester?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bristol to Gloucester?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$5

11/18

$5

Today

$5

11/20

$5

11/21

$6

11/22

$6

11/23

$6

11/24

$6

The cheapest trip from Bristol to Gloucester was searched and found on Nov 19, 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 Bristol to Gloucester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $24 for a bus ticket from Bristol to Gloucester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-20.

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.