Bus and Coach from Manchester to Gloucester: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Manchester to Gloucester

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

today

£14

tomorrow

£14

Monday

£15

Tuesday

£11

Wednesday

£12

Thursday

£11

Friday

£13

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 55m	11:40	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	18:35	Gloucester	Transport Hub	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 02/05/2026 11:40:00 to Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/05/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	6h 30m	12:05	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	18:35	Gloucester	Transport Hub	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 02/05/2026 12:05:00 to Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/05/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
FlixBus	7h 35m	02:50	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	10:25	Gloucester	Transport Hub	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 02/05/2026 02:50:00 to Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/05/2026 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Cheltenham to Manchester via Gloucester, you can save more than £12? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 86%
  
  0h 19m
  
  0 km
  
  23:40
  
  Cheltenham
  Royal Well Coach Station
  
  23:59
  
  Gloucester
  Transport Hub
  
  176 km
  
  Manchester
  
  Economy
  
  £2
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 02/05/2026 23:40:00 to Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/05/2026 23:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 19m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 55m	11:40	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	18:35	Gloucester	Transport Hub	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 03/05/2026 11:40:00 to Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/05/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	6h 30m	12:05	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	18:35	Gloucester	Transport Hub	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 03/05/2026 12:05:00 to Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/05/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
FlixBus	7h 35m	02:50	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	10:25	Gloucester	Transport Hub	Economy	£21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 03/05/2026 02:50:00 to Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/05/2026 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 55m	11:40	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	18:35	Gloucester	Transport Hub	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 11:40:00 to Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	6h 30m	12:05	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	18:35	Gloucester	Transport Hub	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 12:05:00 to Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
FlixBus	7h 35m	02:50	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	10:25	Gloucester	Transport Hub	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 02:50:00 to Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 55m	11:40	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	18:35	Gloucester	Transport Hub	Economy	£11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 11:40:00 to Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	6h 30m	12:05	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	18:35	Gloucester	Transport Hub	Economy	£11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 12:05:00 to Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
FlixBus	7h 35m	02:50	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	10:25	Gloucester	Transport Hub	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 02:50:00 to Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 55m	11:40	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	18:35	Gloucester	Transport Hub	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 11:40:00 to Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	7h 35m	02:50	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	10:25	Gloucester	Transport Hub	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 02:50:00 to Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	6h 30m	12:05	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	18:35	Gloucester	Transport Hub	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 12:05:00 to Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 55m	11:40	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	18:35	Gloucester	Transport Hub	Economy	£11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 07/05/2026 11:40:00 to Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/05/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	6h 30m	12:05	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	18:35	Gloucester	Transport Hub	Economy	£11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 07/05/2026 12:05:00 to Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/05/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
FlixBus	7h 35m	02:50	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	10:25	Gloucester	Transport Hub	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 07/05/2026 02:50:00 to Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/05/2026 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 55m	11:40	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	18:35	Gloucester	Transport Hub	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 11:40:00 to Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	6h 30m	12:05	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	18:35	Gloucester	Transport Hub	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 12:05:00 to Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
FlixBus	7h 35m	02:50	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	10:25	Gloucester	Transport Hub	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 02:50:00 to Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Manchester to Gloucester is £11 on 05/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Gloucester

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily coaches from Manchester to Gloucester. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Manchester and Gloucester.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 7 coaches from Manchester to Gloucester, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Gloucester, with 7 offers.

Facts about coaches from Manchester to Gloucester

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Manchester to Gloucester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Gloucester starting from £11!

Cheapest Bus	£11
Fastest Bus	6h 30m
Earliest Coach	02:50
Latest Coach	12:05
Daily Bus Connections	3 Ø
Distance	179.7 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Manchester to Gloucester

Every day, 3 buses from 1 coach companies leave Manchester for Gloucester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/05/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 27/04

Tuesday 28/04

Wednesday 29/04

Thursday 30/04

Friday 01/05

Saturday 02/05

£14

Sunday 03/05

£14

Monday 04/05

£15

Tuesday 05/05

£11

Wednesday 06/05

£12

Thursday 07/05

£11

Friday 08/05

£13

Saturday 09/05

£13

Sunday 10/05

£22

Monday 11/05

£13

Tuesday 12/05

£12

Wednesday 13/05

£12

Thursday 14/05

£13

Friday 15/05

£15

Saturday 16/05

Sunday 17/05

Monday 18/05

£14

Tuesday 19/05

£13

Wednesday 20/05

£13

Thursday 21/05

£14

Friday 22/05

£14

Saturday 23/05

Sunday 24/05

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Gloucester

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

With a price starting from £11, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester to Gloucester. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £14.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Gloucester, with £11. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £11.

How to save money travelling from Manchester to Gloucester

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 Manchester to Gloucester 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 Manchester to Gloucester, 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 coaches from Manchester to Gloucester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester to Gloucester

These are the most booked bus companies between Manchester to Gloucester from our users.

FlixBus from Manchester to Gloucester

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Manchester to Gloucester:

Cheapest Price	£11
Fastest Coach	6h 30m
Earliest Coach	02:50
Last Coach	12:05
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	21/04/2026

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Gloucester

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Manchester and Gloucester.

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

Transport Hub

Station Rd

Market Parade

Quedgeley

Eastgate

Kingsholme Stadium

Kingsholm Road 42

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Manchester to Gloucester? Compare all modes of transports from Manchester to Gloucester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Gloucester

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

FAQs about the Manchester to Gloucester bus

How much does a Manchester - Gloucester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Manchester - Gloucester bus trip is available from £11 and takes 6h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Manchester to Gloucester is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £11 to £21. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Manchester - Gloucester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Manchester to Gloucester is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Gloucester from Manchester take?

The quickest coach from Manchester to Gloucester is provided by FlixBus and takes 6h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £14. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Gloucester?

The earliest bus to Gloucester departs from Manchester at 02:50. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Manchester to Gloucester?

The latest bus to Gloucester departs from Manchester at 12:05. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Manchester - Gloucester route?

Passengers looking to travel from Manchester to Gloucester can travel with FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Gloucester?

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

What can I take with me on the bus to Gloucester from Manchester?

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

What equipment is available for the Manchester Gloucester 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 travelling 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 Manchester to Gloucester on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Manchester to Gloucester?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 3 daily trips between Manchester and Gloucester. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Manchester to Gloucester?

Prices and availability for 3 trips between Manchester and Gloucester change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Manchester and to Gloucester

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