How far is Exeter from Cheltenham?

Exeter and Cheltenham are 166 km (103 miles) apart.

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

Buses departing from Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride in Exeter will take you to Royal Well Bus Station in Cheltenham.

Bus Exeter to Cheltenham from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Exeter to Cheltenham on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride	5h 10m	10:25pm	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	Cheapest
Bus	1:45pm	Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride	2h 50m	4:35pm	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	Fastest
Bus	8:50am	Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride	4h 35m	1:25pm	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	10h 15m	7:40pm	Cheltenham Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride	4h 35m	1:25pm	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	No tags

Next departures for Exeter to Cheltenham on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:10am	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	7h 35m	8:45am	Cheltenham (Arle Court Transport Hub)	Cheapest
Bus	8:50am	Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride	3h 50m	12:40pm	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	Fastest
Bus	6:25am	Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride	4h 15m	10:40am	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	10h 15m	7:40pm	Cheltenham Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:25am	Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride	4h 15m	10:40am	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	No tags

Next departures for Exeter to Cheltenham on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:10am	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	7h 35m	8:45am	Cheltenham (Arle Court Transport Hub)	Cheapest
Bus	1:45pm	Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride	2h 50m	4:35pm	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	Fastest
Bus	6:40am	Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride	4h	10:40am	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	10h 15m	7:40pm	Cheltenham Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:40am	Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride	4h	10:40am	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	No tags

Next departures for Exeter to Cheltenham on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:10am	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	7h 35m	8:45am	Cheltenham (Arle Court Transport Hub)	Cheapest
Bus	1:45pm	Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride	2h 50m	4:35pm	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	Fastest
Bus	6:40am	Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride	4h	10:40am	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	10h 15m	7:40pm	Cheltenham Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:40am	Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride	4h	10:40am	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Exeter to Cheltenham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cheltenham. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

166 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $120	Average Duration4h 45m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$29 - $430	Average Duration1h 43m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$28 - $31	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,720 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29720 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $41

National Express Exeter Cheltenham recent customer reviews

Friendly helpful driver kept us informed of route and stops. on board USB connection. Driver organised luggage well

Anne H.

May 13, 2024

Having not travelled on national express coaches for a long time , I was really impressed by them

Lyn H.

February 16, 2020

Everything was fine

Christopher M.

September 8, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Exeter and Cheltenham?

Stops in Exeter

A - Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride

B - Exeter (Bus & Coach Station)

C - Exeter, opp Honiton Road Park & Ride (outside The Barn Owl)

Stops in Cheltenham

A - Royal Well Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Exeter to Cheltenham by bus

How far is Exeter from Cheltenham?
Exeter and Cheltenham are 166 km (103 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Exeter to Cheltenham?
Buses departing from Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride in Exeter will take you to 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

11-18

$37

11-19

$45

Today

$45

11-21

$28

11-22

$25

11-23

$32

11-24

No data

11-25

No data

The cheapest trip from Exeter to Cheltenham was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $25

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $99 for a bus ticket from Exeter to Cheltenham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-11-22.