What is the travel distance from Heathrow to Gloucester?

The distance separating Heathrow and Gloucester is 82 miles (132 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Heathrow to Gloucester start their journey at London Heathrow Airport and wind up at Gloucester Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Heathrow to Gloucester from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Heathrow to Gloucester on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 50m	2:20pm	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	Cheapest
Bus	8:50pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 20m	11:10pm	Gloucester (Longlevens, nr Elmbridge Rd)	Fastest
Bus	11:20am	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 37m	1:57pm	Gloucester (Longlevens, nr Elmbridge Rd)	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 55m	8:05pm	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	No tags
Bus	11:20am	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 37m	1:57pm	Gloucester (Longlevens, nr Elmbridge Rd)	No tags

Next departures for Heathrow to Gloucester on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 55m	8:05pm	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	Cheapest
Bus	8:20pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 30m	10:50pm	Gloucester (Longlevens, nr Elmbridge Rd)	Fastest
Bus	7:50am	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 37m	10:27am	Gloucester (Longlevens, nr Elmbridge Rd)	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 50m	2:20pm	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	No tags
Bus	7:50am	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 37m	10:27am	Gloucester (Longlevens, nr Elmbridge Rd)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 11:36 AM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Heathrow to Gloucester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Gloucester. The journey takes about 2 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

2h 45mAverage Duration

81 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $62	Average Duration2h 45m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $14	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,712 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

The service received positive feedback for being on time and reaching the destination as scheduled. Customers appreciated the good drivers who were kind, helpful, and skilled. Some mentioned it would have been better if there was more staff at certain offices to assist passengers efficiently.

National Express Heathrow Gloucester recent customer reviews

Brilliant and easy to book. Literally booked as we walked through baggage re claim at the airport and jumped straight on.

Heather J.

April 21, 2024

The driver was very helpful but staff at bus station did not give assistance with wheelchair

Dot R.

August 13, 2023

The bus driver was a very good driver, he was very kind and helpful and I was glad to have him drive me!

Sofia K.

March 1, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,347 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 Heathrow and Gloucester?

Stops in Heathrow

A - London Heathrow Airport

B - Travelodge Hotel, Heathrow Central

C - Premier Inn, Heathrow M4 J4

D - Comfort Hotel

E - EasyHotel

F - Novotel Hotel

Stops in Gloucester

A - Gloucester Bus Station

B - Gloucester Quays Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Heathrow to Gloucester by bus

What is the travel distance from Heathrow to Gloucester?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Heathrow 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

11/15

No data

11/16

$31

Today

$14

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11/19

$14

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11/21

$17

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The cheapest trip from Heathrow to Gloucester was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $14

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

You can expect to pay from $14 to $59 for a bus ticket from Heathrow to Gloucester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 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.