Bus Cardiff to Cheltenham - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Cardiff to Cheltenham

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cardiff to Cheltenham from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$19

Thursday

$10

Friday

$22

Saturday

$10

Sunday

$19

Monday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	6h 5m	4:30 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	10:35 AM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station		Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/26/2026 4:30:00 AM to Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/26/2026 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Cheltenham via Bristol, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  4h 15m
  
  0
  
  4:30 AM
  
  Cardiff
  Coach Station
  
  5:40 AM
  
  Bristol
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $4
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/27/2026 4:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/27/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  7:45 AM
  
  Bristol
  Coach Station
  
  8:45 AM
  
  Cheltenham
  Arle Court
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 8/27/2026 7:45:00 AM to Arle Court, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/27/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Travel Time is 1h 50m shorter, and you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	2h 35m	6:10 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	8:45 AM	Cheltenham	Arle Court		Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/27/2026 6:10:00 AM to Arle Court, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/27/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
	National Express	6h 5m	4:30 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	10:35 AM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station		Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/27/2026 4:30:00 AM to Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/27/2026 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	4h 55m	4:30 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	9:25 AM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station		Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/28/2026 4:30:00 AM to Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/28/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Cheltenham via Bristol, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  4h 0m
  
  0
  
  4:45 AM
  
  Cardiff
  Coach Station
  
  5:50 AM
  
  Bristol
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $4
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/30/2026 4:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/30/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  7:45 AM
  
  Bristol
  Coach Station
  
  8:45 AM
  
  Cheltenham
  Arle Court
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 8/30/2026 7:45:00 AM to Arle Court, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/30/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Travel Time is 0h 55m shorter, and you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	2h 35m	6:10 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	8:45 AM	Cheltenham	Arle Court		Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/29/2026 6:10:00 AM to Arle Court, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/29/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
	National Express	4h 40m	4:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	9:25 AM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station		Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/29/2026 4:45:00 AM to Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/29/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	4h 40m	4:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	9:25 AM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station		Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/30/2026 4:45:00 AM to Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/30/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Cheltenham via Bristol, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  4h 15m
  
  0
  
  4:30 AM
  
  Cardiff
  Coach Station
  
  5:40 AM
  
  Bristol
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $4
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/1/2026 4:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/1/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  7:45 AM
  
  Bristol
  Coach Station
  
  8:45 AM
  
  Cheltenham
  Arle Court
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 9/1/2026 7:45:00 AM to Arle Court, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/1/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Travel Time is 0h 25m shorter, and you will save $8

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cardiff to Cheltenham is $10 on 9/4/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and Cheltenham

See here how frequent the connections between Cardiff and Cheltenham are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily buses from Cardiff to Cheltenham. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Cardiff and Cheltenham.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 5 buses from Cardiff to Cheltenham, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Cheltenham, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cardiff to Cheltenham

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 1 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Cheltenham in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Cheltenham starting from $10!

Cheapest Bus	$10
Fastest Bus	2h 35m
Earliest Bus	4:30 AM
Latest Bus	4:45 AM
Daily Bus Routes	1 Ø
Distance	55.4 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cardiff to Cheltenham

Every day, 1 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cardiff for Cheltenham: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

Tuesday 08/25

$19

Wednesday 08/26

$19

Thursday 08/27

$19

Friday 08/28

$22

Saturday 08/29

$19

Sunday 08/30

$19

Monday 08/31

Tuesday 09/01

$19

Wednesday 09/02

$19

Thursday 09/03

$19

Friday 09/04

$10

Saturday 09/05

$10

Sunday 09/06

$19

Monday 09/07

$19

Tuesday 09/08

$19

Wednesday 09/09

$19

Thursday 09/10

$19

Friday 09/11

$22

Saturday 09/12

$18

Sunday 09/13

$19

Monday 09/14

$19

Tuesday 09/15

$19

Wednesday 09/16

$19

Thursday 09/17

$19

Friday 09/18

$22

Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Cheltenham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Cheltenham, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $10, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cardiff to Cheltenham. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Cheltenham, with $10. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $10.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Cheltenham

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cardiff to Cheltenham in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cardiff to Cheltenham, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cardiff to Cheltenham are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Cheltenham

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cardiff and Cheltenham.

Kingsway Bus Stop

North Rd

University

Park Place 50

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Arle Court

A40 Gloucester Rd

Royal Well Bus Station

Royal Well Rd

Charlton Kings

Cirencester Rd

Racecourse

Evesham Rd

GCHQ Bus Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to Cheltenham

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cardiff to Cheltenham? Or which bus companies serve the route Cardiff to Cheltenham? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cardiff to Cheltenham bus

How much does a Cardiff Cheltenham bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $10 and takes 2h 35m to reach Cheltenham. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cardiff to Cheltenham?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $10 and $22. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cheltenham.

On average, how many connections are available from Cardiff to Cheltenham each day?

Every day, the Cardiff to Cheltenham bus route is served by approximately 1 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cardiff to Cheltenham take?

The fastest bus from Cardiff to Cheltenham is offered by FlixBus and takes 2h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $10. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Cheltenham?

The earliest bus arriving in Cheltenham from Cardiff starts at 4:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cardiff to Cheltenham?

The latest bus trip departing from Cardiff for Cheltenham starts at 4:45 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cardiff Cheltenham route?

When traveling by bus from Cardiff to Cheltenham, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Cheltenham?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff and Cheltenham by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Cardiff to Cheltenham bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cardiff Cheltenham bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cardiff Cheltenham bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cardiff to Cheltenham on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cardiff to Cheltenham

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Cardiff and to Cheltenham

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cardiff and to Cheltenham. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!