4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Cheltenham
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 41 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
142 km
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.
The average ticket from London to Cheltenham will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 16 buses that leave London for Cheltenham on Mon, Dec 22, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct buses cover the 142 km distance in an average of 2 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest buses will take 2 h 55 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
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€11 Average price Cheapest | €60 Average price |
3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
London to Cheltenham Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Live departures
London to Cheltenham bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Cheltenham buses for today, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| FlixBus | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 7:40 PM Cheltenham | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX444 | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 8:10 PM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX444 | 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 10:00 PM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX444 | 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 10:50 PM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 11:35 PM Cheltenham | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX445 | 9:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 11:35 PM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX444 | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h25 | 12:25 AM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX444 | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 2:35 AM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, December 22 | |||||
| FlixBus | 6:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 8:55 AM Cheltenham | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX444 | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 10:10 AM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX444 | 9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 12:05 PM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 1:55 PM Cheltenham | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX444 | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 1:35 PM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX444 | 12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 2:40 PM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX444 | 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 4:05 PM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX444 | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 5:25 PM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Cheltenham
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Buses from London to Cheltenham run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:56. The fastest bus covers the 88 miles (142 km) distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 88 miles (142 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:56 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from London to CheltenhamYou can travel by bus between London to Cheltenham with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as $8 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.
When departing from London, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including London, Victoria Coach Station and London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3. When arriving in Cheltenham, you can end your trip in bus stations like Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station and Cheltenham, Gloucester Road (Arle Court).
Passengers board the bus most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 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.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
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- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London to Cheltenham
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Royal Well (in the station)
- The Coffee House (0.2 km)
- The Brewery Quarter (0.5 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 94, 94U, 97, 98
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