Bus Gloucester to Cardiff: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Gloucester to Cardiff

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Gloucester to Cardiff from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

$20

tomorrow

$19

Sunday

$16

Monday

$16

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	4h 15m	6:45 AM	Gloucester	Transport Hub	11:00 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station		Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 3/13/2026 6:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/13/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
	National Express	4h 30m	8:20 PM	Gloucester	Transport Hub	12:50 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station		Economy	$42	A Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 3/13/2026 8:20:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/14/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Gloucester to Cardiff via Cheltenham, you can save more than $1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 5%
  
  6h 5m
  
  Gloucester
  
  7 mi
  
  11:40 PM
  
  Cheltenham
  Royal Well Bus Station
  
  5:45 AM
  
  Cardiff
  Coach Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 3/13/2026 11:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/14/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 0m	2:45 AM	Gloucester	Transport Hub	5:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 3/14/2026 2:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/14/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
National Express	4h 15m	6:45 AM	Gloucester	Transport Hub	11:00 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 3/14/2026 6:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/14/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
National Express	4h 30m	8:20 PM	Gloucester	Transport Hub	12:50 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 3/14/2026 8:20:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/15/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Gloucester to Cardiff via Cheltenham, you can save more than $0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 1%
  
  6h 5m
  
  Gloucester
  
  7 mi
  
  11:40 PM
  
  Cheltenham
  Royal Well Bus Station
  
  5:45 AM
  
  Cardiff
  Coach Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 3/14/2026 11:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/15/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 0m	2:45 AM	Gloucester	Transport Hub	5:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 3/15/2026 2:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/15/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
National Express	4h 15m	6:45 AM	Gloucester	Transport Hub	11:00 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 3/15/2026 6:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/15/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
National Express	4h 30m	8:20 PM	Gloucester	Transport Hub	12:50 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 3/15/2026 8:20:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/16/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Gloucester to Cardiff via Cheltenham, you can save more than $-1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  3h 30m
  
  Gloucester
  
  7 mi
  
  2:15 AM
  
  Cheltenham
  Royal Well Bus Station
  
  5:45 AM
  
  Cardiff
  Coach Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 3/15/2026 2:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/15/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 0m	2:45 AM	Gloucester	Transport Hub	5:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 3/16/2026 2:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/16/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
National Express	4h 15m	6:45 AM	Gloucester	Transport Hub	11:00 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 3/16/2026 6:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/16/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
National Express	4h 30m	8:20 PM	Gloucester	Transport Hub	12:50 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 3/16/2026 8:20:00 PM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/17/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Gloucester to Cardiff via Cheltenham, you can save more than $-1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  3h 30m
  
  Gloucester
  
  7 mi
  
  2:15 AM
  
  Cheltenham
  Royal Well Bus Station
  
  5:45 AM
  
  Cardiff
  Coach Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 3/16/2026 2:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/16/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Gloucester to Cardiff is $10 on 3/27/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Gloucester and Cardiff

See here how frequent the connections between Gloucester and Cardiff are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Gloucester to Cardiff. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Gloucester and Cardiff.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 4 buses from Gloucester to Cardiff, while Night sees the fewest connections between Gloucester and Cardiff, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Gloucester to Cardiff

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 2 times every day by bus from Gloucester to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Gloucester to Cardiff starting from $10!

Cheapest Bus	$10
Fastest Bus	3h 0m
Earliest Bus	6:45 AM
Latest Bus	8:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	48.2 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Gloucester to Cardiff

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Gloucester for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/13/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/08

Monday 03/09

Tuesday 03/10

Wednesday 03/11

Thursday 03/12

Friday 03/13

$16

Saturday 03/14

$19

Sunday 03/15

$16

Monday 03/16

$16

Tuesday 03/17

Wednesday 03/18

Thursday 03/19

Friday 03/20

Saturday 03/21

$16

Sunday 03/22

$16

Monday 03/23

Tuesday 03/24

Wednesday 03/25

$16

Thursday 03/26

Friday 03/27

$10

Saturday 03/28

$21

Sunday 03/29

$19

Monday 03/30

$21

Tuesday 03/31

Wednesday 04/01

Thursday 04/02

Friday 04/03

$21

Saturday 04/04

The cheapest time to travel from Gloucester to Cardiff

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Gloucester to Cardiff, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $10, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Gloucester to Cardiff. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $16.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Gloucester to Cardiff, with $10. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $20.

How to save money travelling from Gloucester to Cardiff

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Gloucester to Cardiff in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Gloucester to Cardiff, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Gloucester to Cardiff are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Gloucester and Cardiff

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Gloucester and Cardiff.

Transport Hub

Station Rd

Longlevens

Cheltenham Road 133

Market Parade

Quedgeley

Eastgate

University

Park Place 50

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Kingsway Bus Stop

North Rd

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Service and Comfort on the bus from Gloucester to Cardiff

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Gloucester to Cardiff? Or which bus companies serve the route Gloucester to Cardiff? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Gloucester to Cardiff bus

How much does a Gloucester Cardiff bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $10 and takes 3h 0m to reach Cardiff. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Gloucester to Cardiff?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $10 and $43. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cardiff.

On average, how many connections are available from Gloucester to Cardiff each day?

Every day, the Gloucester to Cardiff bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Gloucester to Cardiff take?

The fastest bus from Gloucester to Cardiff is offered by National Express and takes 3h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $19. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Gloucester to Cardiff?

The earliest bus arriving in Cardiff from Gloucester starts at 6:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Gloucester to Cardiff?

The latest bus trip departing from Gloucester for Cardiff starts at 8:20 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Gloucester Cardiff route?

When traveling by bus from Gloucester to Cardiff, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Gloucester and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Gloucester and Cardiff by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the Gloucester to Cardiff bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Gloucester Cardiff bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Gloucester Cardiff bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Gloucester to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Gloucester to Cardiff

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Gloucester and to Cardiff

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Gloucester and to Cardiff. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!