What is the distance between Birmingham and Cheltenham?

The distance between the two cities is 41 miles (66 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Cheltenham?

If you're headed to Cheltenham from Birmingham, chances are that your bus will depart from Coach Station and arrive at Royal Well Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Birmingham to Cheltenham from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Cheltenham on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30am	Coach Station	1h 15m	10:45am	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	55m	9:25pm	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	Fastest
Bus	9:30am	Coach Station	2h 55m	12:25pm	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Coach Station	2h 55m	12:25pm	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Coach Station	2h 35m	1:05pm	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Cheltenham on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:05pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 15m	2:20pm	Cheltenham (Arle Court Transport Hub)	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	55m	9:25pm	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 15m	2:15am	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 15m	2:15am	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 15m	2:15am	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Cheltenham on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:05pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 15m	2:20pm	Cheltenham (Arle Court Transport Hub)	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	55m	9:25pm	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Coach Station	1h 15m	6:15am	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Coach Station	1h 15m	6:15am	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Coach Station	1h 15m	6:15am	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Cheltenham on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 25m	2:25am	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	55m	9:25pm	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 15m	2:15am	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:05pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 15m	2:20pm	Cheltenham (Arle Court Transport Hub)	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 15m	2:15am	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Cheltenham

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Cheltenham. The journey takes about 44 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

44mAverage Duration

41 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $31	Average Duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$10 - $113	Average Duration44m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $8	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Users have shared positive experiences with the service, highlighting comfortable seats and friendly staff at both the information desk and on board. They appreciated straightforward travel at a good price. However, some found booking details confusing when arranging trips from abroad, leading to minor inconveniences regarding station locations.

National Express Birmingham Cheltenham recent customer reviews

Very good. I'm in my eightys and it's the first time I've travelled by National Express and found it easy. Staff at Digbeth were helpful and friendly and the coach driver was good and the journey comfortable.

Jennie M.

March 13, 2025

The coach driver was a very pleasant and friendly individual. As we booked our trip from Australia we made an error in the return trips timing and was denied a cancel because I got the booking wrong. I also found the information about the coach station confusing. I was led to believe that the coach station was at the airport but it was actually 30 minutes away so we had to pay for a taxi to get us to the bus station. The trip on the bus was very pleasant.

Diana B.

September 23, 2024

Comfortable seats, very helpful and kind at information and ticket desk, on time.

Esperanza M.

August 14, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,273 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Based on 4273 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $23

Megabus Birmingham Cheltenham recent customer reviews

I actually turned up extremely early for my booked mega bus. But helpful staff got me on the earlier one.

Ian W.

March 16, 2023

Bus arrived 11/4 hr late.

Marcelo P.

May 8, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Cheltenham?

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Bearwood

C - Birmingham Airport

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Stops in Cheltenham

A - Royal Well Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Birmingham to Cheltenham by bus

What is the distance between Birmingham and Cheltenham?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Cheltenham?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$9

11/17

$7

Today

$10

11/19

No data

11/20

$7

11/21

$8

11/22

$7

11/23

$7

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Cheltenham was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $7

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

You can expect to pay from $7 to $32 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Cheltenham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-11-20.

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.