What is the travel distance from Cheltenham to Bristol?

Cheltenham and Bristol are 38 miles (61 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Cheltenham to Bristol start their journey at Royal Well Bus Station and wind up at Bristol, Bus & Coach 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.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bristol?

Once in Bristol, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Bristol Aquarium, Bristol Insight, Old City, We The Curious and Arnolfini.

Bus Cheltenham to Bristol from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cheltenham to Bristol on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:25pm	Cheltenham (Arle Court Transport Hub)	1h	3:25pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:45am	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	55m	11:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	10:15am	Royal Well Bus Station	2h 25m	12:40pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:15am	Royal Well Bus Station	2h 25m	12:40pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:40pm	Royal Well Bus Station	1h 30m	3:10pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Cheltenham to Bristol on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:15am	Royal Well Bus Station	1h 20m	3:35am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:45am	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	55m	11:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	2:15am	Royal Well Bus Station	1h 20m	3:35am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:15am	Royal Well Bus Station	1h 20m	7:35am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:15am	Royal Well Bus Station	1h 20m	7:35am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Cheltenham to Bristol on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:25pm	Cheltenham (Arle Court Transport Hub)	1h	3:25pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:45am	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	55m	11:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	2:15am	Royal Well Bus Station	1h 20m	3:35am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:15am	Royal Well Bus Station	1h 20m	3:35am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:15am	Royal Well Bus Station	1h 20m	7:35am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Cheltenham to Bristol on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:25pm	Cheltenham (Arle Court Transport Hub)	1h	3:25pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:45am	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	55m	11:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	2:15am	Royal Well Bus Station	1h 20m	3:35am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:15am	Royal Well Bus Station	1h 20m	3:35am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:15am	Royal Well Bus Station	1h 20m	7:35am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Cheltenham to Bristol on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:25pm	Cheltenham (Arle Court Transport Hub)	1h	3:25pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:45am	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	55m	11:40am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	2:15am	Royal Well Bus Station	1h 20m	3:35am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:15am	Royal Well Bus Station	1h 20m	3:35am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:15am	Royal Well Bus Station	1h 20m	7:35am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cheltenham to Bristol

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Bristol. The journey takes about 39 minutes and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23train per day

39mAverage Duration

33 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $176	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$7 - $43	Average Duration39m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $7	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cheltenham and Bristol?

Stops in Cheltenham

A
Royal Well Bus Station
Royal Well Road, Cheltenham GL50
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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

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,728 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29728 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 $15

National Express Cheltenham Bristol recent customer reviews

Very comfortable ride, driver polite and professional, one negative was the bus was late and I needed to get to Bristol Heart hospital on time to see husband. But as the driver caught up on the time , I was only 15 mins late which didn't really matter. Would take the bus again.

Dawn H.

November 26, 2019

Great as usual. Comfortable and good bag storage

Sandra W.

October 14, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,421 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.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

According to customer reviews, the bus service experienced significant delays and cold temperatures onboard. Some customers expressed their dissatisfaction with the service, mentioning that it was over an hour late and uncomfortably cold. Additionally, there were negative comments about the overall experience being horrendous and a lack of concern from staff despite being more than 2 hours late.

Megabus Cheltenham Bristol recent customer reviews

I didn't enjoy the fact that I was waiting 1h and 15 minutes in temperature -4 and my bus didn't arrive.

Natalia W.

December 2, 2023

Bus got late by one hour. This is the second time I am experiencing this. The last time it was two and the half hour

Olalekan O.

July 22, 2023

Horrendous! Can’t even believe that a service like this is legal in the UK. Over 2 hours late and they just didn’t care

Katie G.

November 26, 2022

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cheltenham to Bristol by bus

What is the travel distance from Cheltenham to Bristol?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cheltenham to Bristol?
What are the best sights and things to do in Bristol?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$6

11/23

$8

Today

$6

11/25

No data

11/26

$13

11/27

$5

11/28

$6

11/29

$6

The cheapest trip from Cheltenham to Bristol 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 Cheltenham to Bristol, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $24 for a bus ticket from Cheltenham to Bristol 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.