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Compare all timetables for the bus from Reading to Cheltenham

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

today
£21
tomorrow
£26
Friday
£22
Saturday
£11
Sunday
£24
Monday
£19
Tuesday
£17

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 10m 15:35 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 20:45 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 6h 10m 16:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 22:30 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £23
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Cheltenham via Bristol, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 30m
      0
      15:30
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      17:15
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 2h 20m
    • FlixBus
      1h 25m
      0
      19:35
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      21:00
      Cheltenham
      Arle Court
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 10m 16:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 22:30 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £26
National Express 5h 10m 15:35 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 20:45 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Gloucester to Reading via Cheltenham, you can save more than £24? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 92%
      0h 25m
      0 km
      18:25
      Gloucester
      Transport Hub
      18:50
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Coach Station
      98 km
      Reading
      National Express
      Economy
      £2
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Cheltenham via Bristol, you can save more than £14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 30m
      0
      15:30
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      17:15
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 2h 20m
    • FlixBus
      1h 25m
      0
      19:35
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      21:00
      Cheltenham
      Arle Court
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save £14

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 20m 16:30 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 22:50 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £22
National Express 5h 0m 15:45 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 20:45 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Cheltenham via Bristol, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 30m
      0
      15:30
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      17:15
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 2h 20m
    • FlixBus
      1h 25m
      0
      19:35
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      21:00
      Cheltenham
      Arle Court
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 30m 15:30 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 21:00 Cheltenham Arle Court  Economy £11
FlixBus 7h 15m 01:30 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 08:45 Cheltenham Arle Court  Economy £12
FlixBus 6h 30m 04:55 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 11:25 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £17
National Express 5h 40m 16:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 22:00 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £25
National Express 4h 55m 15:35 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 20:30 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £29

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 40m 16:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 22:00 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £24
National Express 4h 55m 15:35 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 20:30 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Cheltenham via Bristol, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 30m
      0
      15:30
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      17:15
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 2h 20m
    • FlixBus
      1h 25m
      0
      19:35
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      21:00
      Cheltenham
      Arle Court
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 10m 15:35 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 20:45 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £19
National Express 5h 40m 16:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 22:00 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £20
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Cheltenham via Bristol, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 30m
      0
      15:30
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      17:15
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 2h 20m
    • FlixBus
      1h 25m
      0
      19:35
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      21:00
      Cheltenham
      Arle Court
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 10m 16:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 22:30 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £17
National Express 5h 10m 15:35 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 20:45 Cheltenham Royal Well Coach Station  Economy £23
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Cheltenham via Bristol, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 30m
      0
      15:30
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      17:15
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 2h 20m
    • FlixBus
      1h 25m
      0
      19:35
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      21:00
      Cheltenham
      Arle Court
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save £6

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Reading to Cheltenham is £9 on 05/10/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Reading and Cheltenham

See here how frequent the connections between Reading and Cheltenham are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily coaches from Reading to Cheltenham. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Reading and Cheltenham.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 15 coaches from Reading to Cheltenham, while Night sees the fewest connections between Reading and Cheltenham, with 2 offers.

Facts about coaches from Reading to Cheltenham

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Reading to Cheltenham in one click! Book your bus ticket from Reading to Cheltenham starting from £9!

Cheapest Bus £9
Fastest Bus 4h 55m
Earliest Coach 15:35
Latest Coach 16:20
Daily Bus Connections 2 Ø
Distance 90.9 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Reading to Cheltenham

Every day, 2 buses from 2 coach companies leave Reading for Cheltenham: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 16/09/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 14/09
Tuesday 15/09
Wednesday 16/09
£21
Thursday 17/09
£26
Friday 18/09
£22
Saturday 19/09
£25
Sunday 20/09
£24
Monday 21/09
£19
Tuesday 22/09
£17
Wednesday 23/09
£17
Thursday 24/09
Friday 25/09
£18
Saturday 26/09
£24
Sunday 27/09
£25
Monday 28/09
£19
Tuesday 29/09
£21
Wednesday 30/09
£18
Thursday 01/10
Friday 02/10
£18
Saturday 03/10
£17
Sunday 04/10
£18
Monday 05/10
£9
Tuesday 06/10
£17
Wednesday 07/10
£19
Thursday 08/10
£22
Friday 09/10
£11
Saturday 10/10
£21
Sunday 11/10

The cheapest time to travel from Reading to Cheltenham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Reading to Cheltenham, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £9, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Reading to Cheltenham. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £22.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Reading to Cheltenham, with £9. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £11.

How to save money travelling from Reading to Cheltenham

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 Reading 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 bus from Reading 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 Reading to Cheltenham are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Reading to Cheltenham

These are the most booked bus companies between Reading to Cheltenham from our users.

National Express from Reading to Cheltenham

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £17
Fastest Coach 4h 55m
Earliest Coach 15:35
Last Coach 16:20
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 23/08/2026

All bus stations and stops in Reading and Cheltenham

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Reading to Cheltenham

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

FAQs about the Reading to Cheltenham bus

How much does a Reading - Cheltenham coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Reading - Cheltenham bus trip is available from £9 and takes 5h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Reading to Cheltenham is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £9 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 Reading - Cheltenham route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Reading to Cheltenham is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cheltenham from Reading take?

The quickest coach from Reading to Cheltenham is provided by National Express and takes 4h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £29. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Reading to Cheltenham?

The earliest bus to Cheltenham departs from Reading at 15:35. 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 Reading to Cheltenham?

The latest bus to Cheltenham departs from Reading at 16:20. 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 Reading - Cheltenham route?

Passengers looking to travel from Reading 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 Reading and Cheltenham?

You can check all the direct connections between Reading 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 Reading?

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 Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading to Cheltenham on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Reading 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 2 daily trips between Reading 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 Reading to Cheltenham?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Reading 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 Reading to Cheltenham

Economy
Economy

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

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