How far is Birmingham from Gloucester?

About 45 miles (73 km) separate Birmingham and Gloucester.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Birmingham to Gloucester leave from Coach Station and arrive at Gloucester Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Birmingham to Gloucester from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Gloucester on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50am	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 35m	10:25am	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	Cheapest
Bus	7:15pm	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	1h 5m	8:20pm	Gloucester	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 45m	2:45am	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 45m	2:45am	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 45m	2:45am	Gloucester	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Gloucester on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50am	Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street	1h 35m	10:25am	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	Cheapest
Bus	7:15pm	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	1h 5m	8:20pm	Gloucester	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Coach Station	1h 45m	6:45am	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Coach Station	1h 45m	6:45am	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Coach Station	1h 45m	6:45am	Gloucester	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Gloucester on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50am	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 35m	10:25am	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	Cheapest
Bus	7:15pm	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	1h 5m	8:20pm	Gloucester	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 45m	2:45am	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 45m	2:45am	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 45m	2:45am	Gloucester	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham 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 56 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

56mAverage Duration

45 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $28	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $57	Average Duration56m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $7	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,717 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29717 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 Birmingham Gloucester recent customer reviews

Very good trip all in all couldn't have asked for a better journey

John W.

November 7, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,371 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, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Gloucester?

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Bearwood

C - Birmingham Airport

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Stops in Gloucester

A - Gloucester Bus Station

B - Gloucester Quays Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Birmingham to Gloucester by bus

How far is Birmingham from Gloucester?
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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

$9

11/18

$8

Today

$7

11/20

$8

11/21

$8

11/22

$9

11/23

$8

11/24

$8

The cheapest trip from Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Gloucester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $7 to $29 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Gloucester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 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.