What is the distance between Gloucester and Birmingham?

The distance separating Gloucester and Birmingham is 45 miles (73 km).

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

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Once in Birmingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Jewellery Quarter, The National Sea Life, Spa and Villa Park Stadium.

Bus Gloucester to Birmingham from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gloucester to Birmingham on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40pm	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	1h 35m	8:15pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	7:55am	Gloucester	1h 10m	9:05am	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
Bus	1:50am	Gloucester	1h 45m	3:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Gloucester	1h 45m	3:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Gloucester	1h 45m	3:35am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Gloucester to Birmingham on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40pm	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	1h 35m	8:15pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	8:10am	Gloucester	1h 5m	9:15am	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
Bus	1:50am	Gloucester	1h 45m	3:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Gloucester	1h 45m	3:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Gloucester	1h 45m	3:35am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Gloucester to Birmingham on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40pm	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	1h 35m	8:15pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	8:10am	Gloucester	1h 5m	9:15am	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
Bus	1:50am	Gloucester	1h 45m	3:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Gloucester	1h 45m	3:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Gloucester	1h 20m	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Gloucester to Birmingham on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40pm	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	1h 35m	8:15pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	7:55am	Gloucester	1h 10m	9:05am	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
Bus	1:50am	Gloucester	1h 45m	3:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Gloucester	1h 45m	3:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:55am	Gloucester	1h 35m	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Gloucester to Birmingham on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40pm	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	1h 35m	8:15pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	7:55am	Gloucester	1h 10m	9:05am	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
Bus	1:50am	Gloucester	1h 45m	3:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Gloucester	1h 45m	3:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:55am	Gloucester	1h 35m	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:55 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Gloucester to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, 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$9 - $28	Average Duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$10 - $98	Average Duration57m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$10 - $10	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg 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 $11

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.

September 20, 2018

Good well priced service

Andrew C.

August 6, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Gloucester and Birmingham?

Stops in Gloucester

A - Gloucester Bus Station

B - Gloucester Quays Bus Station

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Birmingham Airport

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Gloucester to Birmingham by bus

What is the distance between Gloucester and Birmingham?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gloucester to Birmingham?
What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$14

11/19

$6

Today

$6

11/21

$8

11/22

$8

11/23

$8

11/24

$8

11/25

$6

The cheapest trip from Gloucester to Birmingham was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $6

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 $6 to $32 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 $6 which is on 2025-11-25.

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.