The average bus between Colchester and Gloucester takes 7h 18m and the fastest bus takes 5h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Gloucester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Colchester and Gloucester. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Gloucester at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 7h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Gloucester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Gloucester station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
Colchester to Gloucester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Gloucester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Transport Hub station.
Book your Colchester to Gloucester bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Colchester and Gloucester is 216 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Transport Hub via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 25m.