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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens | Royal Well Bus Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens | Royal Well Bus Station | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens | Royal Well Bus Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens | Royal Well Bus Station | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cardiff to Cheltenham
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cheltenham. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Cardiff and Cheltenham?
Stops in Cardiff
- A
Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
22 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff CF11 9LJ, UK - B2 Sophia Cl, Cardiff CF11, UK
- C
Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
50 Park Place (Bus Stop, o/s Cathays Rail Stn), Cardiff CF10 - D
Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop
21A Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1BT, UK - E
National Museum
Gorsedd Gardens Rd, Cardiff CF10 3NP, UK - F
Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate
206 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10, UK
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cardiff to Cheltenham
How far is Cheltenham from Cardiff by coach?
The journey from Cardiff to Cheltenham by coach covers an approximate distance of 56 miles (89 km).
Is there a way to reach Cheltenham from Cardiff without a car?
You can reach Cheltenham from Cardiff by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Cheltenham was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £6To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cardiff to Cheltenham as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £6 to £41 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Cheltenham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £6, which is on 2025-11-27.
Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
