How far is Cheltenham from Birmingham by coach?

The journey from Birmingham to Cheltenham by coach covers an approximate distance of 41 miles (66 km).

What is the best way to go from Birmingham to Cheltenham without a car?

You can reach Cheltenham from Birmingham by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Birmingham to Cheltenham from £4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Cheltenham on 12 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30	Coach Station	1h 15m	13:45	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	Cheapest
Bus	20:30	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	55m	21:25	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	Fastest
Bus	12:30	Coach Station	2h 5m	14:35	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:30	Coach Station	2h 5m	14:35	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:30	Coach Station	1h 15m	13:45	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	No tags
Bus	12:30	Coach Station	1h 15m	13:45	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	No tags
Bus	15:45	Coach Station	1h 15m	17:00	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	No tags
Bus	15:45	Coach Station	1h 15m	17:00	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Cheltenham on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	1h 25m	02:25	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	Cheapest
Bus	20:30	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	55m	21:25	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	1h 15m	02:15	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	13:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 15m	14:20	Cheltenham (Arle Court Transport Hub)	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	1h 15m	02:15	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	1h 15m	02:15	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:00	Coach Station	1h 15m	06:15	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:00	Coach Station	1h 15m	06:15	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Cheltenham on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	13:05	Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street	1h 15m	14:20	Cheltenham (Arle Court Transport Hub)	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Birmingham to Cheltenham on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 15m	14:20	Cheltenham (Arle Court Transport Hub)	Cheapest
Bus	20:30	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	55m	21:25	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	1h 15m	02:15	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	1h 15m	02:15	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:00	Coach Station	1h 15m	06:15	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:00	Coach Station	1h 15m	06:15	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:00	Coach Station	1h 15m	06:15	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:30	Coach Station	2h 55m	12:25	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Cheltenham on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 15m	14:20	Cheltenham (Arle Court Transport Hub)	Cheapest
Bus	20:30	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	55m	21:25	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	1h 15m	02:15	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	1h 15m	02:15	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:00	Coach Station	1h 15m	06:15	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:00	Coach Station	1h 15m	06:15	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:30	Coach Station	2h 55m	12:25	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:30	Coach Station	2h 55m	12:25	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Cheltenham on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:00	Coach Station	1h 25m	06:25	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	Cheapest
Bus	20:30	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	55m	21:25	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	1h 15m	02:15	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	1h 15m	02:15	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	1h 15m	02:15	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:00	Coach Station	1h 15m	06:15	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:00	Coach Station	1h 15m	06:15	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:00	Coach Station	1h 15m	06:15	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Cheltenham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cheltenham. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1hAverage duration

42 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £22	Average duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£8 - £88	Average duration44m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£8 - £8	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Users have shared positive experiences with the service, highlighting comfortable seats and friendly staff at both the information desk and on board. They appreciated straightforward travel at a good price. However, some found booking details confusing when arranging trips from abroad, leading to minor inconveniences regarding station locations.

National Express Birmingham Cheltenham recent customer reviews

Very good. I'm in my eightys and it's the first time I've travelled by National Express and found it easy. Staff at Digbeth were helpful and friendly and the coach driver was good and the journey comfortable.

Jennie M.

13 March 2025

The coach driver was a very pleasant and friendly individual. As we booked our trip from Australia we made an error in the return trips timing and was denied a cancel because I got the booking wrong. I also found the information about the coach station confusing. I was led to believe that the coach station was at the airport but it was actually 30 minutes away so we had to pay for a taxi to get us to the bus station. The trip on the bus was very pleasant.

Diana B.

23 September 2024

Comfortable seats, very helpful and kind at information and ticket desk, on time.

Esperanza M.

14 August 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,288 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,267 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Based on 4267 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at £18

Megabus Birmingham Cheltenham recent customer reviews

I actually turned up extremely early for my booked mega bus. But helpful staff got me on the earlier one.

Ian W.

16 March 2023

Bus arrived 11/4 hr late.

Marcelo P.

8 May 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Cheltenham?

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Bearwood

C - Birmingham Airport

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Stops in Cheltenham

A - Royal Well Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Birmingham to Cheltenham

How far is Cheltenham from Birmingham by coach?
The journey from Birmingham to Cheltenham by coach covers an approximate distance of 41 miles (66 km).
What is the best way to go from Birmingham to Cheltenham without a car?
You can reach Cheltenham from Birmingham by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/11

£6

11/11

£8

Today

£10

13/11

£4

14/11

£6

15/11

£4

16/11

£6

17/11

£5

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Cheltenham was searched and found on 15 Nov 2025 with a price of £4

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

You can expect to pay from £4 to £23 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Cheltenham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £4, which is on 2025-11-15.

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.