How far is Swindon from Gloucester?

The distance separating Swindon and Gloucester is 30 miles (47 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Swindon to Gloucester leave from Swindon Coach Station and arrive at Gloucester Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Swindon to Gloucester from $4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Swindon to Gloucester on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45pm	Regent Circus Swindon (Stop C)	1h 20m	8:05pm	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	Cheapest
Bus	7:50pm	SWINDON	1h 5m	8:55pm	Gloucester	Fastest
Bus	7:50pm	SWINDON	1h 5m	8:55pm	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	10:40pm	Regent Circus Swindon (Stop C)	1h 15m	11:55pm	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	No tags

Next departures for Swindon to Gloucester on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Regent Circus Swindon (Stop C)	1h 25m	9:25am	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	Cheapest
Bus	5:50pm	SWINDON	1h 5m	6:55pm	Gloucester	Fastest
Bus	5:50pm	SWINDON	1h 5m	6:55pm	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	12:55pm	Regent Circus Swindon (Stop C)	1h 25m	2:20pm	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	No tags
Bus	7:50pm	SWINDON	1h 5m	8:55pm	Gloucester	No tags

Next departures for Swindon to Gloucester on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Regent Circus Swindon (Stop C)	1h 25m	9:25am	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	Cheapest
Bus	7:35pm	SWINDON	1h 5m	8:40pm	Gloucester	Fastest
Bus	7:35pm	SWINDON	1h 5m	8:40pm	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	12:55pm	Regent Circus Swindon (Stop C)	1h 25m	2:20pm	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Regent Circus Swindon (Stop C)	1h 20m	8:05pm	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Swindon 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 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

29 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $14	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $104	Average Duration48m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $6	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,352 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.

National Express

4/529,713 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29713 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 $14

National Express Swindon Gloucester recent customer reviews

The driver from Swindon to Bristol but the driver from Bristol to Gloucester was a miserable piece of work.

Martyn B.

June 6, 2019

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Where are the popular stops in Swindon and Gloucester?

Stops in Swindon

A - Swindon Coach Station

B - Swindon Bus Stop

Stops in Gloucester

A - Gloucester Bus Station

B - Gloucester Quays Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Swindon to Gloucester by bus

How far is Swindon from Gloucester?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Swindon 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

$4

11/16

$5

Today

$4

11/18

$4

11/19

$4

11/20

$4

11/21

$4

11/22

$4

The cheapest trip from Swindon to Gloucester was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $4

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

You can expect to pay from $4 to $15 for a bus ticket from Swindon to Gloucester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $4 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.