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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | Gloucester (Transport Hub) | CheapestFastest | ||||
 | Bus | Sophia Gardens | Gloucester | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Sophia Gardens | Gloucester | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens | Gloucester | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens | Gloucester | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Gloucester
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Gloucester. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Cardiff and Gloucester?
Stops in Cardiff
- A
Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
22 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff CF11 9LJ, UK - B
Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
50 Park Place (Bus Stop, o/s Cathays Rail Stn), Cardiff CF10 - C2 Sophia Cl, Cardiff CF11, UK
- D
Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop
21A Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1BT, UK - E
National Museum
Gorsedd Gardens Rd, Cardiff CF10 3NP, UK - F
Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate
206 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10, UK
Stops in Gloucester
- AGloucester Bus Station, 1-4 Station Rd, Gloucester GL1 1SZ, UK
- B
Gloucester Quays Bus Station
Gloucester Quays, St Ann Way, Gloucester GL1 5SF, United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cardiff to Gloucester by bus
What is the distance between Cardiff and Gloucester?
The distance covered from Cardiff to Gloucester is 78 km (49 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cardiff to Gloucester?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens, in Cardiff, and end it at Gloucester Bus Station, in Gloucester.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Gloucester was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $9To 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 $9 to $76 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 $9 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.
