How far is Edinburgh from Cheltenham?

The distance between Edinburgh and Cheltenham is around 457 km (284 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Edinburgh to Cheltenham?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bus Station, in Edinburgh, and end it at Royal Well Bus Station, in Cheltenham.

Bus Edinburgh to Cheltenham from $55 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Edinburgh to Cheltenham on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:05am	Bus Station	14h 25m	11:30pm	Cheltenham Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:40pm	Bus Station	15h 10m	1:50pm	Cheltenham Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Bus Station	14h 10m	1:50pm	Cheltenham Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Bus Station	14h 10m	1:50pm	Cheltenham Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:05am	Bus Station	14h 25m	11:30pm	Cheltenham Coach Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Edinburgh to Cheltenham

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Cheltenham. The journey takes about 5 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

5h 45mAverage Duration

457 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$59 - $178	Average Duration14h 30m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$94 - $992	Average Duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Edinburgh and Cheltenham?

Stops in Edinburgh

A
Bus Station
13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
Visit page
B
Edinburgh Airport
Visit page
C
Haymarket
Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
Visit page
D
23 The Mound
23 The Mound, Edinburgh EH2, UK
E
Princes Street
Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BB, UK
F
St. Andrew Square
St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK

Stops in Cheltenham

A
Royal Well Bus Station
Royal Well Road, Cheltenham GL50
Visit page

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11454 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $59

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to Cheltenham by bus

How far is Edinburgh from Cheltenham?
The distance between Edinburgh and Cheltenham is around 457 km (284 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Edinburgh to Cheltenham?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bus Station, in Edinburgh, and end it at Royal Well Bus Station, in Cheltenham.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-25

$59

11-26

$70

Today

$63

11-28

$82

11-29

No data

11-30

No data

12-01

No data

12-02

$66

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Cheltenham was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $59

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Edinburgh to Cheltenham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $59 to $117 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Cheltenham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $66 which is on 2025-12-02.