Bus tickets Cardiff to Cheltenham from £5

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Which bus from Cardiff to Cheltenham is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Cardiff 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
tomorrow
from £14
Sunday
from £5
Monday
from £14
Tuesday
from £7
Wednesday
from £7
Thursday
from £14

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    18:05
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    22:20
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    22:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    02:20
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    4h 40m
    0
    04:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    09:25
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Cheltenham via Newport (Wales), you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      2h 35m
      0
      06:10
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      06:40
      Newport (Wales)
      Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 0m
      0
      06:45
      Newport (Wales)
      Queensway
      08:45
      Cheltenham
      Arle Court
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 1h 35m shorter, and you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    2h 35m
    0
    06:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    08:45
    Cheltenham
    Arle Court
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    18:05
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    22:20
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    22:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    02:20
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    4h 40m
    0
    04:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    09:25
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    18:05
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    22:20
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    22:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    02:20
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    4h 55m
    0
    04:30
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    09:25
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Cheltenham via Newport (Wales), you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      2h 35m
      0
      06:10
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      06:40
      Newport (Wales)
      Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 0m
      0
      06:45
      Newport (Wales)
      Queensway
      08:45
      Cheltenham
      Arle Court
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 1h 35m shorter, and you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    2h 35m
    0
    06:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    08:45
    Cheltenham
    Arle Court
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    18:05
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    22:20
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    22:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    02:20
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    04:30
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    10:35
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    2h 35m
    0
    06:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    08:45
    Cheltenham
    Arle Court
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    18:05
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    22:20
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    22:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    02:20
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    04:30
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    10:35
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    18:05
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    22:20
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    22:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    02:20
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    04:30
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    10:35
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Cheltenham via Newport (Wales), you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      2h 35m
      0
      06:10
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      06:40
      Newport (Wales)
      Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 0m
      0
      06:45
      Newport (Wales)
      Queensway
      08:45
      Cheltenham
      Arle Court
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 1h 35m shorter, and you will save £5

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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Cardiff 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.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily coaches from Cardiff to Cheltenham. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Cardiff and Cheltenham.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 12 coaches from Cardiff to Cheltenham, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Cheltenham, with 3 offers.

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All facts for Cardiff to Cheltenham bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 3 times by bus from Cardiff to Cheltenham in one click. Book your Cardiff to Cheltenham bus ticket starting from £5!

Cheapest Bus £5
Fastest Bus 2h 35m
Earliest Coach 04:45
Latest Coach 22:10
Daily Bus Connections 3 Ø
Distance 89.1 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cardiff to Cheltenham?

Every day, 3 buses from 2 coach companies leave Cardiff for Cheltenham. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 13/06/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 09/06
Tuesday 10/06
Wednesday 11/06
Thursday 12/06
Friday 13/06
Saturday 14/06
£14
Sunday 15/06
£14
Monday 16/06
£14
Tuesday 17/06
£14
Wednesday 18/06
£14
Thursday 19/06
£14
Friday 20/06
£6
Saturday 21/06
£14
Sunday 22/06
Monday 23/06
£12
Tuesday 24/06
£14
Wednesday 25/06
£12
Thursday 26/06
Friday 27/06
£14
Saturday 28/06
Sunday 29/06
Monday 30/06
£14
Tuesday 01/07
Wednesday 02/07
£12
Thursday 03/07
£14
Friday 04/07
Saturday 05/07
£14
Sunday 06/07

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Cheltenham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Cheltenham, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £5, Sunday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cardiff to Cheltenham. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £14.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Cheltenham, with £5. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £17.

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

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

National Express from Cardiff to Cheltenham

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £14
Fastest Coach 4h 10m
Earliest Coach 04:45
Last Coach 22:10
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 13/06/2025

FlixBus from Cardiff to Cheltenham

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £5
Fastest Coach 2h 35m
Earliest Coach 06:10
Last Coach 06:10
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 10/06/2025
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 Cardiff and Cheltenham

Here is a map with all coach stations in Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Cheltenham? Compare all modes of transports from Cardiff to Cheltenham.

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

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

How much does a Cardiff Cheltenham coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cardiff Cheltenham bus trip is available from £5 and takes 2h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £5 to £19. 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 Cardiff Cheltenham route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cardiff to Cheltenham is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cheltenham from Cardiff take?

The quickest coach from Cardiff to Cheltenham is provided by FlixBus and takes 2h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £5. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Cheltenham?

The earliest bus to Cheltenham departs from Cardiff at 04:45. 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 Cardiff to Cheltenham?

The latest bus to Cheltenham departs from Cardiff at 22:10. 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 Cardiff Cheltenham route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Cheltenham?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff 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 Cardiff?

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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Cheltenham on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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