Cheltenham buses

It’s no surprise Cheltenham is one of our most-travelled locations in West England. Home to the famous Cheltenham Festival, a plethora of cultural hubs such as The Wilson museum and the Victorian Everyman Theatre, and the highly regarded University of Gloucestershire, there’s all-manner of reasons to come visit the town.

Whether you’re a resident, student or commuter, we offer a wide range of services within Cheltenham, guaranteed to get you there. Running as often as every 15 minutes, Stagecoach offers a reliable, affordable and comfortable option to explore everything Cheltenham has to offer.

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Cheltenham bus tickets and passes

We offer our passengers a wide range of tickets and passes, to ensure everyone gets the very most from our services. If it’s a quick, one-off trip, our single and return tickets are extremely affordable. However, if you travel regularly or catch multiple services when you do, our dayrider and explorer tickets offer unlimited Stagecoach Cheltenham travel for 24 hours – or for as long as you choose with our megarider.

We also offer a range of passes – perfect for those making the same trips regularly, such as the weekly commute. Take a look at our day, weekly, over a week and longer than a month passes for added value. Concession and Young People tickets are also available, but don’t forget to bring the relevant ID or pass along with you.

Once you’ve decided on your ticket or pass, you can pay the driver directly in cash, or with contactless card payments on selected lines. Alternatively, you can buy tickets and passes online, or with our Stagecoach app – available for iOS and Android.

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Popular Cheltenham routes

Whether you’re already in Cheltenham, and thinking of a trip to surrounding areas, planning your daily commute or simply need to get across town, there’s plenty of Stagecoach Cheltenham services to choose from.

Travel between Cheltenham and Tewkesbury

Take the stress out of driving by catching the bus between Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. Services 41, 42 and 43 run between Cheltenham and Tewkesbury frequently.

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Railway to Cheltenham Town Centre and Racecourse

One of our most popular services is the D/E which runs between Hatherley, Cheltenham Rail Station, Cheltenham Town Centre, Racecourse and Bishops Cleeve.

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Fast travel between Cheltenham and Gloucester

You can travel between Cheltenham and Gloucester in just over half an hour with Stagecoach on our Service 94. Our Services 10, 97 and 98 also run to Gloucester from Cheltenham.

Information about 94 service

Travel to Oxford from Cheltenham

You can even take a trip to the historic city of Oxford. Our service 853 stops in Oxford City Centre, just a short walk away from the Westgate Shopping Centre, Oxford Castle and the Museum of Natural History.

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Travel in Cheltenham

Whether you’re simply taking a daytrip, or you travel within Cheltenham every day, the cost of train and taxi fares can easily add up. Stagecoach offers an affordable, comfortable and convenient route around the town. Offering a wide range of tickets and passes, you’re sure to get the best value from us.

We make it simple to get from A to B with our journey planner, so you can enjoy your day – and worry less about getting there. With lines running as regularly as every 15 minutes, and a number of payment methods available online, on-board and with our Stagecoach app, we’re here for you even in a pinch.

Things to do in Cheltenham

Travel to The Brewery Quarter

The Brewery Quarter is in the heart of Cheltenham and easily accessible by bus. It offers an Imax Cinema, bowling alley, indoor adventure golf and luxurious restaurants and bars, so it's perfect for a day or evening out.

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Travel from Cheltenham to Gloucester Quays

Gloucester Quays is located next to the historic Gloucester Docks, featuring an outlet shopping centre and plenty of restaurants and bars. It's just a 30 minute bus away from Cheltenham Town Centre.

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Shopping in Cheltenham

Cheltenham is a great shopping destination and our buses stop right outside. From fantastic independent retailers, to brands we all know and love, including John Lewis and House of Fraser.

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Buses to Cheltenham's Pittville Park

Pittville Park is Cheltenham's largest green space, featuring the magnificent Pump Room and lakes. It makes a great family trip with children's play areas, tennis courts and a skate park.

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