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Which bus from Bristol to Cheltenham is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Bristol 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
£11
tomorrow
£4
Tuesday
£16
Wednesday
£3
Thursday
£3
Friday
£4
Saturday
£11

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 20m 21:20 Bristol Coach Station 22:40 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £11
National Express 2h 15m 13:20 Bristol Coach Station 15:35 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £13
National Express 1h 45m 08:50 Bristol Coach Station 10:35 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £16
National Express 1h 35m 10:50 Bristol Coach Station 12:25 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £16
National Express 0h 50m 08:50 Bristol Coach Station 09:40 Cheltenham Central Bus Station  Economy £20
  • Did you know that if you travel from Gloucester to Bristol via Cheltenham, you can save more than £-9? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • 0h 15m
      0 km
      12:30
      Gloucester
      Transport Hub
      12:45
      Cheltenham
      Central Bus Station
      52 km
      Bristol
      Economy
      £20

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 1h 25m 09:35 Bristol Coach Station 11:00 Cheltenham Arle Court  Economy £4
FlixBus 1h 25m 19:35 Bristol Coach Station 21:00 Cheltenham Arle Court  Economy £4
FlixBus 1h 0m 07:45 Bristol Coach Station 08:45 Cheltenham Arle Court  Economy £5
National Express 2h 35m 09:50 Bristol Coach Station 12:25 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 2h 5m 13:20 Bristol Coach Station 15:25 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £13
  • Did you know that if you travel from Gloucester to Bristol via Cheltenham, you can save more than £2? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 50%
      0h 25m
      0 km
      09:00
      Gloucester
      Transport Hub
      09:25
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Coach Station
      52 km
      Bristol
      National Express
      Economy
      £2

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 45m 08:50 Bristol Coach Station 10:35 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £16
National Express 2h 35m 09:50 Bristol Coach Station 12:25 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £16
National Express 2h 45m 11:50 Bristol Coach Station 14:35 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £16
National Express 3h 5m 13:20 Bristol Coach Station 16:25 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £16
National Express 0h 55m 16:30 Bristol Coach Station 17:25 Cheltenham Central Bus Station  Economy £17
  • Did you know that if you travel from Gloucester to Bristol via Cheltenham, you can save more than £14? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 88%
      0h 25m
      0 km
      18:25
      Gloucester
      Transport Hub
      18:50
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Coach Station
      52 km
      Bristol
      National Express
      Economy
      £2

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 1h 25m 09:35 Bristol Coach Station 11:00 Cheltenham Arle Court  Economy £3
FlixBus 1h 25m 19:35 Bristol Coach Station 21:00 Cheltenham Arle Court  Economy £3
FlixBus 1h 0m 07:45 Bristol Coach Station 08:45 Cheltenham Arle Court  Economy £4
National Express 1h 45m 08:50 Bristol Coach Station 10:35 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 2h 35m 09:50 Bristol Coach Station 12:25 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £12

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 1h 25m 09:35 Bristol Coach Station 11:00 Cheltenham Arle Court  Economy £3
FlixBus 1h 25m 19:35 Bristol Coach Station 21:00 Cheltenham Arle Court  Economy £3
FlixBus 1h 0m 07:45 Bristol Coach Station 08:45 Cheltenham Arle Court  Economy £4
National Express 1h 45m 08:50 Bristol Coach Station 10:35 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 2h 35m 09:50 Bristol Coach Station 12:25 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £12

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 1h 0m 07:45 Bristol Coach Station 08:45 Cheltenham Arle Court  Economy £4
FlixBus 1h 25m 09:35 Bristol Coach Station 11:00 Cheltenham Arle Court  Economy £4
FlixBus 1h 25m 19:35 Bristol Coach Station 21:00 Cheltenham Arle Court  Economy £4
National Express 2h 25m 07:00 Bristol Coach Station 09:25 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £11
National Express 1h 45m 08:50 Bristol Coach Station 10:35 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £12
  • Did you know that if you travel from Gloucester to Bristol via Cheltenham, you can save more than £2? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 50%
      0h 25m
      0 km
      09:00
      Gloucester
      Transport Hub
      09:25
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Coach Station
      52 km
      Bristol
      National Express
      Economy
      £2

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 2h 10m 07:15 Bristol Coach Station 09:25 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £11
National Express 1h 45m 08:50 Bristol Coach Station 10:35 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 1h 35m 10:50 Bristol Coach Station 12:25 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 2h 15m 11:50 Bristol Coach Station 14:05 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 2h 15m 13:20 Bristol Coach Station 15:35 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £12
  • Did you know that if you travel from Gloucester to Bristol via Cheltenham, you can save more than £9? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 82%
      0h 20m
      0 km
      08:30
      Gloucester
      Transport Hub
      08:50
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Coach Station
      52 km
      Bristol
      National Express
      Economy
      £2

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Bristol to Cheltenham is £3 on 04/11/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bristol 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 13 daily coaches from Bristol to Cheltenham. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Bristol and Cheltenham.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 50 coaches from Bristol to Cheltenham, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Bristol and Cheltenham, with 5 offers.

All facts for Bristol to Cheltenham bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 10 times by bus from Bristol to Cheltenham in one click. Book your Bristol to Cheltenham bus ticket starting from £3!

Cheapest Bus £3
Fastest Bus 0h 50m
Earliest Coach 08:50
Latest Coach 13:20
Daily Bus Connections 10 Ø
Distance 61.0 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bristol to Cheltenham?

Every day, 10 buses from 2 coach companies leave Bristol for Cheltenham. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 01/11/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 26/10
Tuesday 27/10
Wednesday 28/10
Thursday 29/10
Friday 30/10
Saturday 31/10
Sunday 01/11
£13
Monday 02/11
£4
Tuesday 03/11
£16
Wednesday 04/11
£3
Thursday 05/11
£15
Friday 06/11
£4
Saturday 07/11
£15
Sunday 08/11
£15
Monday 09/11
£3
Tuesday 10/11
£15
Wednesday 11/11
£3
Thursday 12/11
£12
Friday 13/11
Saturday 14/11
£11
Sunday 15/11
£4
Monday 16/11
£15
Tuesday 17/11
£12
Wednesday 18/11
£12
Thursday 19/11
£16
Friday 20/11
£3
Saturday 21/11
£11
Sunday 22/11

The cheapest time to travel from Bristol to Cheltenham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bristol to Cheltenham, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £3, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bristol to Cheltenham. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £12.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bristol to Cheltenham, with £3. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £12.

How to save money travelling from Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol to Cheltenham?

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

National Express from Bristol to Cheltenham

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £11
Fastest Coach 0h 50m
Earliest Coach 08:50
Last Coach 13:20
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 31/10/2026

FlixBus from Bristol to Cheltenham

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £3
Fastest Coach 1h 0m
Earliest Coach 07:45
Last Coach 19:35
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 31/10/2026
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.

Latest reviews for coach companies on the route Bristol - Cheltenham

National Express
Agnieszka , 03/01/2026

The bus arrived on time. Very few passengers at that time of night. The coach was clean, comfortable and warm. Both drivers were courteous and friendly. Nice and easy journey.

All bus stations and stops in Bristol and Cheltenham

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

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 Bristol to Cheltenham? Compare all modes of transports from Bristol to Cheltenham.

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

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bristol 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 Bristol to Cheltenham bus

How much does a Bristol Cheltenham coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bristol Cheltenham bus trip is available from £3 and takes 1h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £3 to £20. 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 Bristol Cheltenham route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bristol to Cheltenham is offered by roughly 10 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cheltenham from Bristol take?

The quickest coach from Bristol to Cheltenham is provided by National Express and takes 0h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £20. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bristol to Cheltenham?

The earliest bus to Cheltenham departs from Bristol at 08:50. 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 Bristol to Cheltenham?

The latest bus to Cheltenham departs from Bristol at 13:20. 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 Bristol Cheltenham route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bristol 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 Bristol and Cheltenham?

You can check all the direct connections between Bristol 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 Bristol?

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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol to Cheltenham on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Bristol to Cheltenham?

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 10 daily trips between Bristol and Cheltenham. 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 Bristol to Cheltenham?

Prices and availability for 10 trips between Bristol and Cheltenham 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 Bristol to Cheltenham

Economy
Economy

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

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