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Which bus from Bournemouth to Cheltenham is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Bournemouth to Cheltenham. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£23
tomorrow
£22
Sunday
Monday
£14
Tuesday
Wednesday
£20
Thursday
£17

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 30m 13:10 Bournemouth Central Coach Station 19:40 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £23
National Express 7h 30m 09:55 Bournemouth University 17:25 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £26
FlixBus 7h 30m 06:25 Bournemouth Central Coach Station 13:55 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £27
National Express 7h 0m 15:00 Bournemouth University 22:00 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £32
FlixBus 7h 25m 16:10 Bournemouth Central Coach Station 23:35 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £35
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bournemouth to Cheltenham via Poole, you can save more than £2? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 9%
      6h 55m
      Bournemouth
      7 km
      12:45
      Poole
      Poole Dorset Coach Stop
      19:40
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Coach Station
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £21
  • Did you know that if you travel from Gloucester to Bournemouth via Cheltenham, you can save more than £21? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 91%
      0h 25m
      0 km
      09:00
      Gloucester
      Transport Hub
      09:25
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Coach Station
      130 km
      Bournemouth
      National Express
      Economy
      £2
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bournemouth to Cheltenham via Swindon, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 30m
      0
      13:10
      Bournemouth
      Central Coach Station
      18:40
      Swindon
      Central Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £17
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      0h 55m
      0
      18:45
      Swindon
      Central Coach Station
      19:40
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £3
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 25m 16:10 Bournemouth Central Coach Station 23:35 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £22
National Express 7h 0m 15:00 Bournemouth University 22:00 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £28
FlixBus 7h 30m 06:25 Bournemouth Central Coach Station 13:55 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £39
FlixBus 6h 30m 13:10 Bournemouth Central Coach Station 19:40 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £39
National Express 7h 15m 09:55 Bournemouth University 17:10 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £47
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bournemouth to Cheltenham via Poole, you can save more than £1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 5%
      7h 50m
      Bournemouth
      7 km
      15:45
      Poole
      Poole Dorset Coach Stop
      23:35
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Coach Station
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £21
  • Did you know that if you travel from Gloucester to Bournemouth via Cheltenham, you can save more than £20? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 91%
      0h 20m
      0 km
      08:30
      Gloucester
      Transport Hub
      08:50
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Coach Station
      130 km
      Bournemouth
      National Express
      Economy
      £2
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bournemouth to Cheltenham via Swindon, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 30m
      0
      06:25
      Bournemouth
      Central Coach Station
      12:50
      Swindon
      Central Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £13
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 0m
      0
      12:55
      Swindon
      Central Coach Station
      13:55
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £3
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 30m 06:25 Bournemouth Central Coach Station 13:55 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £14
FlixBus 6h 30m 13:10 Bournemouth Central Coach Station 19:40 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £14
FlixBus 7h 25m 16:10 Bournemouth Central Coach Station 23:35 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £14
National Express 7h 0m 15:00 Bournemouth University 22:00 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £18
National Express 7h 30m 09:55 Bournemouth University 17:25 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £20

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 0m 10:05 Bournemouth University 17:05 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £20
National Express 6h 20m 08:50 Bournemouth Train Station 15:10 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £22
National Express 6h 45m 08:25 Bournemouth University 15:10 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £26
National Express 4h 55m 15:30 Bournemouth Train Station 20:25 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £41
National Express 5h 30m 20:30 Bournemouth Train Station 02:00 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Gloucester to Bournemouth via Cheltenham, you can save more than £18? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 90%
      0h 25m
      0 km
      18:25
      Gloucester
      Transport Hub
      18:50
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Coach Station
      130 km
      Bournemouth
      National Express
      Economy
      £2
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bournemouth to Cheltenham via Swindon, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 30m
      0
      13:10
      Bournemouth
      Central Coach Station
      18:40
      Swindon
      Central Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £13
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      0h 55m
      0
      18:45
      Swindon
      Central Coach Station
      19:40
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £3
    Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 25m 16:10 Bournemouth Central Coach Station 23:35 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £17
FlixBus 6h 30m 13:10 Bournemouth Central Coach Station 19:40 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £19
FlixBus 7h 30m 06:25 Bournemouth Central Coach Station 13:55 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £20
National Express 7h 0m 10:05 Bournemouth University 17:05 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £22
National Express 6h 45m 08:25 Bournemouth University 15:10 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £31

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Bournemouth to Cheltenham is £14 on 08/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Bournemouth and Cheltenham?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bournemouth to Cheltenham. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily coaches from Bournemouth to Cheltenham. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Bournemouth and Cheltenham.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 32 coaches from Bournemouth to Cheltenham, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bournemouth and Cheltenham, with 5 offers.

All facts for Bournemouth to Cheltenham bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 13 times by bus from Bournemouth to Cheltenham in one click. Book your Bournemouth to Cheltenham bus ticket starting from £14!

Cheapest Bus £14
Fastest Bus 4h 35m
Earliest Coach 05:00
Latest Coach 20:30
Daily Bus Connections 13 Ø
Distance 132.3 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bournemouth to Cheltenham?

Every day, 13 buses from 2 coach companies leave Bournemouth for Cheltenham. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 01/12
Tuesday 02/12
Wednesday 03/12
Thursday 04/12
Friday 05/12
£23
Saturday 06/12
£22
Sunday 07/12
Monday 08/12
£35
Tuesday 09/12
Wednesday 10/12
£20
Thursday 11/12
£37
Friday 12/12
Saturday 13/12
£25
Sunday 14/12
£15
Monday 15/12
Tuesday 16/12
Wednesday 17/12
Thursday 18/12
Friday 19/12
£17
Saturday 20/12
Sunday 21/12
Monday 22/12
Tuesday 23/12
Wednesday 24/12
Thursday 25/12
Friday 26/12
Saturday 27/12
£25
Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Bournemouth to Cheltenham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bournemouth to Cheltenham, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £14, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bournemouth to Cheltenham. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £22.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bournemouth to Cheltenham, with £14. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £35.

How to save money travelling from Bournemouth to Cheltenham

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Bournemouth to Cheltenham in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Bournemouth to Cheltenham, 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 Bournemouth to Cheltenham are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Bournemouth to Cheltenham?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Bournemouth to Cheltenham timetable.

National Express from Bournemouth to Cheltenham

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Bournemouth to Cheltenham:

Cheapest Price £18
Fastest Coach 4h 35m
Earliest Coach 05:00
Last Coach 20:30
Daily Connections 10 Ø
Found on 03/12/2025

FlixBus from Bournemouth to Cheltenham

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Bournemouth to Cheltenham:

Cheapest Price £14
Fastest Coach 6h 30m
Earliest Coach 06:25
Last Coach 16:10
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 03/12/2025
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Bournemouth and Cheltenham

Here is a map with all coach stations in Bournemouth and Cheltenham. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Bournemouth to Cheltenham

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bournemouth to Cheltenham. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Bournemouth to Cheltenham bus

How much does a Bournemouth Cheltenham coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bournemouth Cheltenham bus trip is available from £14 and takes 7h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bournemouth to Cheltenham?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £14 to £72. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Cheltenham.

How many connections are available for the Bournemouth Cheltenham route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bournemouth to Cheltenham is offered by roughly 13 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cheltenham from Bournemouth take?

The quickest coach from Bournemouth to Cheltenham is provided by National Express and takes 4h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £45. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bournemouth to Cheltenham?

The earliest bus to Cheltenham departs from Bournemouth at 05:00. 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 Bournemouth to Cheltenham?

The latest bus to Cheltenham departs from Bournemouth at 20:30. 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 Bournemouth Cheltenham route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bournemouth to Cheltenham can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Cheltenham?

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

What can I take with me on the bus to Cheltenham from Bournemouth?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Bournemouth Cheltenham 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 Bournemouth Cheltenham 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 Bournemouth to Cheltenham on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bournemouth to Cheltenham

Economy
Economy

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

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