London to Cheltenham bus

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Cheap bus tickets from London to Cheltenham

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Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Cheltenham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Megabus
06:00AM3h50
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
09:50AMCheltenham, Arle Court
$451One-way
1 transfer

Bus schedule from London to Cheltenham

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Megabus
06:00AM3h50
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
09:50AMCheltenham, Arle Court
1 transfer

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How far in advance should I book bus tickets from London to Cheltenham?

The best time to book your bus from London to Cheltenham is 70 days before departure. See how prices for buses change on the London to Cheltenham route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from London to Cheltenham per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your bus from London to Cheltenham.

Bus times from London to Cheltenham

Showing times and prices for Sep 17

Fastest Journey

3 h 50 m

Average

3 h 50 m

Buses per day

1

Distance

142 km

It's difficult to get from London to Cheltenham without transferring at least once.

Fastest
Megabus
06:00AM3h50
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
09:50AMCheltenham, Arle Court
$451One-way
1 transfer

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Overview: Bus from London to Cheltenham

distanceDistance87 miles (141 km)
durationAverage bus duration2 h 30 min
priceAverage bus ticket price$30 (€25)
frequencyBus frequency10 a day
changesDirect busYes, there are 10 direct buses a day
carriersBus providersNational Express or Megabus

Buses from London to Cheltenham cover the 87 miles (141 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 30 min with our travel partners like National Express or Megabus. Normally, there are 10 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $14 (€12), but the average price of bus tickets is $30 (€25). Travelers depart most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station.

Bus providers: National Express, Megabus and Great Western Rail from London to Cheltenham

You can travel by bus between London and Cheltenham with National Express, Megabus and Great Western Rail for as low as $14 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus between London and Cheltenham, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

London to Cheltenham bus information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 30 min
  • Cheapest Price: $16
  • National Express frequency: 12 a day

Buses from London to Cheltenham: Journey Details

National Express operates fourteen buses from London to Cheltenham, seven days a week. Buses depart from Victoria Coach Station in central London at around 7:30 a.m., until just before midnight and have a journey time of approximately 2.5 hours.

Taking the Bus from London

Buses from London to Cheltenham depart from London Victoria Coach Station, conveniently located close to Victoria railroad Station. Together they provide good transport connections across the city, South London and to the Sussex coast. Victoria Coach Station is a hub for local buses and is on the District, Circle and Victoria underground lines. There are frequent night bus services in the capital and a cab rank is located outside both stations.

Getting into Cheltenham by Bus

Cheltenham is a historic spa town that became popular in the 17th century, when Royalty began visiting to take the healing mineral waters, with the Pittville Pump Room recapturing some of the atmosphere of earlier times. The city streets are lined with handsome Regency architecture and house some fine shops and restaurants. Other attractions in the city include the Holst Birthplace Museum and The Art Gallery and Museum, which houses a collection from the Cotswold Arts and Crafts Movement. Cheltenham is also famous for its racecourse and annual Gold Cup race day in March. Buses from London to Cheltenham arrive at Cheltenham Royal Wells Station, which is within walking distance of the town centre. Cheltenham's bus service is operated by Stagecoach and has routes that cover the town, surrounding villages and countryside. Shuttle bus services run from the town to Cheltenham Racecourse on race days. cabs are available at the station.

FAQs: Bus from London to Cheltenham

FAQs: Take the bus from London to Cheltenham with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Cheltenham.
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Cheap bus tickets from London to Cheltenham can start from as little as $14 (€12) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London to Cheltenham is $30 (€25); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the London to Cheltenham bus travel time is 2 h 30 min   for the 87 mile (141 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from London to Cheltenham leaves at 8: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from London to Cheltenham leaves at 10: 59 PM.
Yes, there are 10 direct buses a day from London to Cheltenham with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
For the trip from London to Cheltenham you can take a bus with National Express or Megabus. Be sure to check out all possible bus companies that offer services between London and Cheltenham on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station, located 0.4 miles (562 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Cheltenham from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from London to Cheltenham by bus is January.
You have options as you can travel from London to Cheltenham 2 different ways: train or bus.

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