What is the distance between Cardiff and Gloucester?

About 49 miles (78 km) separate Cardiff and Gloucester.

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

If you're headed to Gloucester from Cardiff, chances are that your bus will leave from Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens and arrive at Gloucester Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Cardiff to Gloucester from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cardiff to Gloucester on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	2h 35m	6:35pm	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:05pm	Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens	4h 5m	10:10pm	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	6:05pm	Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens	4h 5m	10:10pm	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	10:10pm	Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens	3h 40m	1:50am	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	10:10pm	Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens	3h 40m	1:50am	Gloucester	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Gloucester on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	2h 35m	6:35pm	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:30am	Sophia Gardens	3h 25m	7:55am	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	4:30am	Sophia Gardens	3h 25m	7:55am	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	6:05pm	Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens	4h 5m	10:10pm	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	6:05pm	Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens	4h 5m	10:10pm	Gloucester	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Gloucester on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	2h 35m	6:35pm	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:30am	Sophia Gardens	3h 25m	7:55am	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	4:30am	Sophia Gardens	3h 25m	7:55am	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	6:05pm	Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens	4h 5m	10:10pm	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	6:05pm	Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens	4h 5m	10:10pm	Gloucester	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Gloucester on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	2h 35m	6:35pm	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:45am	Sophia Gardens	3h 25m	8:10am	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	4:45am	Sophia Gardens	3h 25m	8:10am	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	6:05pm	Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens	4h 5m	10:10pm	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	6:05pm	Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens	4h 5m	10:10pm	Gloucester	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Gloucester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Gloucester. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

49 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $41	Average Duration4h 5m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $55	Average Duration1h 5m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $14	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

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Where are the popular stops in Cardiff and Gloucester?

Stops in Cardiff

A - Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens

B - Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)

C - Sophia Gardens

D - Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop

E - National Museum

F - Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate

Stops in Gloucester

A - Gloucester Bus Station

B - Gloucester Quays Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cardiff to Gloucester by bus

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

11/16

$11

11/17

$8

Today

$8

11/19

$7

11/20

$7

11/21

$9

11/22

$9

11/23

$9

The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Gloucester was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $7

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

You can expect to pay from $7 to $53 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Gloucester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-11-19.

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.