The cheapest and fastest buses from Horley to Cheltenham
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
7 h 20 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
156 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Horley to Cheltenham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Horley to Cheltenham will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 4 buses that leave Horley for Cheltenham on Fri, Jun 19, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 156 km distance in an average of 7 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 10 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:20 AM6h55Horley1:15 PMCheltenham$201One-way0 transfers
5:30 PM5h05Horley10:35 PMCheltenham$301One-way0 transfers
7:20 AM6h55Horley2:15 PMCheltenham$311One-way0 transfers
11:45 PM10h25Horley10:10 AMCheltenham$351One-way0 transfers
5:30 PM5h05Horley10:35 PMCheltenham$301One-way0 transfers
7:20 AM6h55Horley2:15 PMCheltenham$311One-way0 transfers
6:20 AM6h55Horley1:15 PMCheltenham$201One-way0 transfers
11:45 PM10h25Horley10:10 AMCheltenham$351One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Horley to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Horley to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 96 miles (156 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Horley to Cheltenham:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Horley to Cheltenham costing on average $71 (€58).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
Horley to Cheltenham Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Live departures
Horley to Cheltenham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Horley to Cheltenham buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:30 PM Horley | 10h40 | 9:10 AM Cheltenham | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
![]() | 6:20 AM Horley | 6h55 | 1:15 PM Cheltenham | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:20 AM Horley | 6h55 | 2:15 PM Cheltenham | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Horley | 5h05 | 10:35 PM Cheltenham | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Horley to Cheltenham
Buses from Horley to Cheltenham run on average 28 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:35, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 96 miles (156 km) distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 96 miles (156 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 28 |
Fastest bus 3h 55m |
First bus 2:35 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 42 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Metrobus from Horley to CheltenhamYou can travel by bus between Horley to Cheltenham with National Express, FlixBus, Metrobus for as low as $15 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Horley to Cheltenham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Horley to Cheltenham by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cheltenham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Pittville Park, a large public park featuring a lake, playgrounds, and the historic Pittville Pump Room
- The Wilson, an art gallery and museum showcasing local history and contemporary art
- Cheltenham Racecourse, a renowned venue for horse racing events including the Cheltenham Festival
- Montpellier District, a vibrant area known for its Regency architecture, boutique shops, and cafes
- Sandford Parks Lido, an outdoor swimming pool complex with heated pools and sunbathing areas.
- Cheltenham Literature Festival, an annual event attracting renowned authors and literary enthusiasts for talks and workshops
- Enjoy a scenic walk or boat ride at Pittville Park
- Explore diverse art collections and exhibitions at The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum
- Experience the thrill of horse racing at Cheltenham Racecourse
- Discover the vibrant cafes and boutique shops in Montpellier District.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Horley to Cheltenham
Most Horley to Cheltenham buses use the London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North to Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Cheltenham. Use this guide to compare Horley and Cheltenham bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Horley station do buses to Cheltenham leave from?
Getting to Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) from Horley city centre
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) is 1 km from Horley city centre. Public transport options include:
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) bus station facilities and services
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal): The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Which Cheltenham station do buses from Horley arrive at?
Getting to Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station from Cheltenham city centre
Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Royal Well (in the station), The Coffee House (0.2 km), The Brewery Quarter (0.5 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
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