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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Gloucester (Transport Hub) | Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | CheapestFastest | ||||
 | Bus | Gloucester | Sophia Gardens | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Gloucester | Sophia Gardens | No tags | ||||
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Compare 3 ways to go from Gloucester to Cardiff
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Gloucester and Cardiff?
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
Stops in Cardiff
- A
Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
50 Park Place (Bus Stop, o/s Cathays Rail Stn), Cardiff CF10 - B2 Sophia Cl, Cardiff CF11, UK
- C
Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
22 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff CF11 9LJ, 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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gloucester to Cardiff by bus
How far is Gloucester from Cardiff?
The distance covered from Gloucester to Cardiff is 78 km (49 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Gloucester to Cardiff?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Gloucester Bus Station, in Gloucester, and end it at Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn), in Cardiff.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Gloucester to Cardiff 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 Gloucester to Cardiff, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $9 to $75 for a bus ticket from Gloucester to Cardiff 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.
