Bus and Coach from Cheltenham to Birchington: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Cheltenham to Birchington

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cheltenham to Birchington from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

£12

tomorrow

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

£12

Saturday

£17

Sunday

£15

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 0m	06:05	Cheltenham	Charlton Kings	14:05	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Charlton Kings, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 06:05:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	6h 2m	18:15	Cheltenham	Charlton Kings	00:17	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Charlton Kings, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 18:15:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 00:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 2m
National Express	7h 55m	09:40	Cheltenham	Charlton Kings	17:35	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Charlton Kings, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 09:40:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
National Express	6h 55m	03:05	Cheltenham	Charlton Kings	10:00	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Charlton Kings, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 03:05:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	8h 15m	12:40	Cheltenham	Charlton Kings	20:55	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Charlton Kings, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 12:40:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 20:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 15m	05:50	Cheltenham	Charlton Kings	14:05	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Charlton Kings, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 05:50:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	6h 50m	07:15	Cheltenham	Royal Well Coach Station	14:05	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 07:15:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	6h 17m	18:00	Cheltenham	Royal Well Coach Station	00:17	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 18:00:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 00:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 17m
National Express	6h 12m	18:05	Cheltenham	Charlton Kings	00:17	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Charlton Kings, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 18:05:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 00:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 12m
National Express	7h 15m	03:00	Cheltenham	Royal Well Coach Station	10:15	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 03:00:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 10:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 7m	18:10	Cheltenham	Royal Well Coach Station	00:17	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 18:10:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 00:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 7m
National Express	6h 2m	18:15	Cheltenham	Charlton Kings	00:17	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Charlton Kings, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 18:15:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 00:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 2m
National Express	8h 0m	06:05	Cheltenham	Charlton Kings	14:05	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Charlton Kings, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 06:05:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	7h 55m	09:40	Cheltenham	Charlton Kings	17:35	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Charlton Kings, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 09:40:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
National Express	7h 40m	13:15	Cheltenham	Royal Well Coach Station	20:55	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 13:15:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 20:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Cheltenham to Birchington via London, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  7h 42m
  
  0
  
  15:40
  
  Cheltenham
  Royal Well Coach Station
  
  19:10
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 07/05/2026 15:40:00 to Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/05/2026 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
- National Express
  
  2h 52m
  
  0
  
  20:30
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  23:22
  
  Birchington
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £8
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 07/05/2026 20:30:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/05/2026 23:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 52m
Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 0m	06:05	Cheltenham	Charlton Kings	14:05	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Charlton Kings, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 06:05:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	7h 0m	03:00	Cheltenham	Royal Well Coach Station	10:00	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 03:00:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	6h 55m	03:05	Cheltenham	Charlton Kings	10:00	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Charlton Kings, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 03:05:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	8h 15m	12:40	Cheltenham	Charlton Kings	20:55	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Charlton Kings, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 12:40:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 20:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	6h 2m	18:15	Cheltenham	Charlton Kings	00:17	Birchington	Bus Stop	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Charlton Kings, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 18:15:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/05/2026 00:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 2m

Did you know that if you travel from Cheltenham to Birchington via London, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  7h 42m
  
  0
  
  15:40
  
  Cheltenham
  Royal Well Coach Station
  
  19:10
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 07/05/2026 15:40:00 to Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/05/2026 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
- National Express
  
  2h 52m
  
  0
  
  20:30
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  23:22
  
  Birchington
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £8
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 07/05/2026 20:30:00 to Bus Stop, Birchington (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/05/2026 23:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 52m
Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save £1

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cheltenham to Birchington is £12 on 04/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cheltenham and Birchington

See here how frequent the connections between Cheltenham and Birchington are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily coaches from Cheltenham to Birchington. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Cheltenham and Birchington.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 13 coaches from Cheltenham to Birchington, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Cheltenham and Birchington, with 7 offers.

Facts about coaches from Cheltenham to Birchington

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 8 times every day by bus from Cheltenham to Birchington in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cheltenham to Birchington starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus	£12
Fastest Bus	6h 2m
Earliest Coach	03:05
Latest Coach	18:15
Daily Bus Connections	8 Ø
Distance	240.9 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Cheltenham to Birchington

Every day, 8 buses from 1 coach companies leave Cheltenham for Birchington: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/05/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 04/05

£12

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 06/05

Thursday 07/05

Friday 08/05

£13

Saturday 09/05

£17

Sunday 10/05

£15

Monday 11/05

£16

Tuesday 12/05

£13

Wednesday 13/05

£13

Thursday 14/05

£16

Friday 15/05

£15

Saturday 16/05

£20

Sunday 17/05

£19

Monday 18/05

£17

Tuesday 19/05

£16

Wednesday 20/05

£16

Thursday 21/05

£25

Friday 22/05

£20

Saturday 23/05

£20

Sunday 24/05

£20

Monday 25/05

£22

Tuesday 26/05

£16

Wednesday 27/05

£16

Thursday 28/05

£16

Friday 29/05

£20

Saturday 30/05

£17

Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from Cheltenham to Birchington

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cheltenham to Birchington, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £12, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cheltenham to Birchington. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £17.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cheltenham to Birchington, with £12. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £19.

How to save money travelling from Cheltenham to Birchington

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

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

All bus stations and stops in Cheltenham and Birchington

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Cheltenham and Birchington.

Arle Court

A40 Gloucester Rd

Royal Well Coach Station

Royal Well Rd

Charlton Kings

Cirencester Rd

Racecourse

Evesham Rd

GCHQ Bus Station

Bus Stop

The Square 2

on-Sea Central Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cheltenham to Birchington

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Cheltenham to Birchington? Or which bus companies serve the route Cheltenham to Birchington? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cheltenham to Birchington bus

How much does a Cheltenham - Birchington coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cheltenham - Birchington bus trip is available from £12 and takes 8h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Cheltenham to Birchington is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £33. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Cheltenham to Birchington is offered by roughly 8 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Birchington from Cheltenham take?

The quickest coach from Cheltenham to Birchington is provided by National Express and takes 6h 2m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £17. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cheltenham to Birchington?

The earliest bus to Birchington departs from Cheltenham at 03:05. 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 Cheltenham to Birchington?

The latest bus to Birchington departs from Cheltenham at 18:15. 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 Cheltenham - Birchington route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Birchington?

You can check all the direct connections between Cheltenham and Birchington 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.

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

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Cheltenham to Birchington?

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 8 daily trips between Cheltenham and Birchington. 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 Cheltenham to Birchington?

Prices and availability for 8 trips between Cheltenham and Birchington 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 Cheltenham to Birchington

Economy

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

More bus routes to Cheltenham and to Birchington

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cheltenham and to Birchington. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!