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Park & Ride into Cheltenham

Free parking and buses direct into Cheltenham 

If you are arriving into Cheltenham by car, you can use our Cheltenham Park & Ride service to beat the town centre traffic and save on parking costs.
 
We have two Park & Ride sites which run regular buses into Cheltenham Town Centre. Arle Court (GL51 6SY, near M5 Junction 11) and Cheltenham Racecourse (GL50 4SH).  
 
The journey from Arle Court and the Racecourse to Cheltenham Promenade takes on average 13 minutes by bus, so you can sit back, relax and make the most of the bus lanes.

 

View the timetable 

Our 93 service stops at Arle Court Park and Ride up to every 12 minutes. View the full timetable below.

View the Arle Court bus timetable here

 

The D&E bus service stops at Cheltenham Racecourse up to every 10 minutes. Click below to view the D&E timetable.

View the Racecourse bus timetable here

 

How do I get free parking?

There is a parking system at Arle Court, please follow the instructions below. 

  • Once you've parked your vehicle, you'll need to enter your vehicle's registration into the touchscreen machines next to the bus shelter
  • You will receive a reusable ticket with a QR code. Keep this ticket safe. 
  • When you board,, scan your QR code ticket using the reader on the bus.This will confirm you qualify for free parking.

Note: If the ticket isn't scanned on the bus, the user will be issued with a penalty charge notice and fine of up to £50. There are no parking measures at Cheltenham Racecourse although parking restrictions are in place in the evenings. 

 

Why Park & Ride?

Here are some of our top reasons for jumping on-board the bus into Cheltenham:
 
  • One full bus can take up to 89 cars off the road! 
  • Free parking
  • Miss the traffic by making the most of the bus lanes.
  • Stagecoach's newest buses are 9 x better for the environment than the typical car.
  • Get back some more me time. Whether you choose read a book or make use of the free Wi-Fi, make the most of your free time by catching the bus.
  • Catching the bus is easier than ever before with journey information and live bus times on the Stagecoach Bus App and website.

 

 
 
Details of our usual ticket prices: 

Tickets and fares

 
  Tickets can be purchased on bus using cash or contactless card. If you're planning ahead of your visit, you can also buy tickets on the Stagecoach Bus App or online from our website.
 
Click on the tabs below to view our fares.   
 

Tickets and fares

 
  Tickets can be purchased on bus using cash or contactless card. If you're planning ahead of your visit, you can also buy tickets on the Stagecoach Bus App or online from our website.
 
Click on the tabs below to view our fares.   
 
 
  • Cheltenham Dayrider - £3.70 - Unlimited travel on Stagecoach West services in Cheltenham for one day. This ticket can be purchased on the Stagecoach Bus App or on the bus.
  • Concessionary Return - £1 - Simply show your concessionary bus pass to the  driver to purchase your ticket. 
  • Children (Under 16) - FREE - Two under 16's may travel for free with an adult. 


  • Two-person Return - £4.80 - Both passengers must be travelling together in both directions




If you're travelling more frequently with us, our Megarider tickets offer great value and can be used on all Stagecoach West services in Cheltenham.


  • 1-Week Cheltenham Megarider - £13.50 - This ticket can be purchased on the Stagecoach Bus App and online for £13.50 or £14.50 on bus.
  • 4-Week Cheltenham Megarider - £54 - This ticket can be purchased online or on the bus. 

If you're purchasing your ticket on bus, there will also be a £1 charge for your smartcard.  However, this can be reused. 


 

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