What is the distance between Bristol and Cheltenham?

The distance separating Bristol and Cheltenham is 38 miles (61 km).

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

If you're headed to Cheltenham from Bristol, chances are that your bus will leave from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station and arrive at Royal Well Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Bristol to Cheltenham from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bristol to Cheltenham on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:20pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 20m	10:40pm	Royal Well Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:35pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	50m	1:25pm	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	Fastest
Bus	12:35pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	2h	2:35pm	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:35pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	2h	2:35pm	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:05pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	2h 20m	4:25pm	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Cheltenham on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h	8:45am	Cheltenham (Arle Court Transport Hub)	Cheapest
Bus	9:20am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	50m	10:10am	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 20m	2:20am	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 20m	2:20am	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h 35m	10:35am	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Cheltenham on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h	8:45am	Cheltenham (Arle Court Transport Hub)	Cheapest
Bus	9:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	50m	10:40am	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 20m	2:20am	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 20m	2:20am	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	2h 25m	9:25am	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Cheltenham on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h	8:45am	Cheltenham (Arle Court Transport Hub)	Cheapest
Bus	9:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	50m	10:40am	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 20m	2:20am	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 20m	2:20am	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	2h 10m	9:25am	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Cheltenham on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h	8:45am	Cheltenham (Arle Court Transport Hub)	Cheapest
Bus	9:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	50m	10:40am	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 20m	2:20am	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 20m	2:20am	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	2h 10m	9:25am	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Cheltenham on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h	8:45am	Cheltenham (Arle Court Transport Hub)	Cheapest
Bus	9:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	50m	10:40am	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 20m	2:20am	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 20m	2:20am	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	2h 25m	9:25am	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Cheltenham on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 20m	2:20am	Royal Well Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:20am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	50m	10:10am	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	1h 20m	2:20am	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h 35m	10:35am	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	3h 35m	10:35am	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Bristol to Cheltenham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cheltenham. The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

40mAverage Duration

38 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $19	Average Duration1h 5m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$7 - $42	Average Duration37m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $14	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bristol and Cheltenham?

Stops in Bristol

A
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Marlborough St, Bristol, City of Bristol BS1, UK
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B
Westbury Road
Stop B, Westbury Rd, Bristol BS9 1FH, UK
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C
The Centre
CC, Zed Alley, Bristol, BS1, United Kingdom
D
Park Avenue
400 Park Ave, Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4TR, UK
E
Bond St
12-16 Bond St, Bristol BS1 3LU, UK
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F
Cribbs Causeway
Patchway, Bristol BS34, UK

Stops in Cheltenham

A
Royal Well Bus Station
Royal Well Road, Cheltenham GL50
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Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,734 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29734 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $11

National Express Bristol Cheltenham recent customer reviews

I was very happy with the service and the time was exactly as described. I would use this again.

Lydia J.

March 26, 2018

The coach was over an hour late

Michael J.

June 1, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,447 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

First Wessex of Bristol

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bristol to Cheltenham by bus

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

11/24

$14

11/25

$14

Today

$14

11/27

$5

11/28

$6

11/29

$6

11/30

$6

12/01

$5

The cheapest trip from Bristol to Cheltenham was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $5

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

You can expect to pay from $5 to $22 for a bus ticket from Bristol to Cheltenham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 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.