How far is Edinburgh from Cheltenham?

About 284 miles (457 km) separate Edinburgh and Cheltenham.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Edinburgh to Cheltenham leave from Bus Station and arrive at Royal Well Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Edinburgh to Cheltenham from $38 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Edinburgh to Cheltenham on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:05am	Bus Station	14h 25m	11:30pm	Cheltenham Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:40pm	Bus Station	15h 10m	1:50pm	Cheltenham Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Bus Station	14h 10m	1:50pm	Cheltenham Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Bus Station	14h 10m	1:50pm	Cheltenham Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:05am	Bus Station	14h 25m	11:30pm	Cheltenham Coach Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Edinburgh 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 5 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

5h 45mAverage Duration

284 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$42 - $124	Average Duration14h 30m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$65 - $690	Average Duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Edinburgh and Cheltenham?

Stops in Edinburgh

A
Bus Station
13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
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B
Edinburgh Airport
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C
Haymarket
Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
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D
23 The Mound
23 The Mound, Edinburgh EH2, UK
E
Princes Street
Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BB, UK
F
St. Andrew Square
St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK

Stops in Cheltenham

A
Royal Well Bus Station
Royal Well Road, Cheltenham GL50
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FlixBus

3.5/511,454 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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Cheltenham by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/25

$41

11/26

$49

Today

$44

11/28

$57

11/29

No data

11/30

No data

12/01

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12/02

$46

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Cheltenham was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $41

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

You can expect to pay from $41 to $81 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Cheltenham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-12-02.