What's the distance between Plymouth and Cheltenham by coach?

The distance between Plymouth and Cheltenham by coach is approximately 139 miles (223 km).

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

You can travel to Cheltenham from Plymouth by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Plymouth to Cheltenham from £12 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Plymouth to Cheltenham on 7 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:59	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	8h 46m	08:45	Cheltenham (Arle Court Transport Hub)	Cheapest
15:30	Plymouth Coach Station	6h 55m	22:25	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	Fastest
15:30	Plymouth Coach Station	6h 55m	22:25	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	No tags

Next departures from Plymouth to Cheltenham on 9 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:59	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	8h 46m	08:45	Cheltenham (Arle Court Transport Hub)	Cheapest
12:25	Plymouth Coach Station	4h 10m	16:35	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	Fastest
05:25	Plymouth Coach Station	5h 15m	10:40	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	No tags
08:10	Plymouth Armada Bus Station	11h 30m	19:40	Cheltenham Coach Station	No tags
05:25	Plymouth Coach Station	5h 15m	10:40	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 19:16 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Plymouth 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 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 40mAverage duration

138 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£14 - £55	Average duration8h 46m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£34 - £289	Average duration2h 43m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£14 - £14	Average duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,698 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29698 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £29

National Express Plymouth Cheltenham recent customer reviews

My Mum is disabled and the driver helped her on the coach and helped her off when she arrived in Cheltenham. .

Jean L.

2 December 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,212 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,267 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Plymouth and Cheltenham?

Stops in Plymouth

A - Plymouth Coach Station

B - Plymouth, Bretonside Bus Station

C - Port: Plymouth

Stops in Cheltenham

A - Royal Well Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Plymouth to Cheltenham

What's the distance between Plymouth and Cheltenham by coach?
The distance between Plymouth and Cheltenham by coach is approximately 139 miles (223 km).
What is the best way to go from Plymouth to Cheltenham without a car?
You can travel to Cheltenham from Plymouth by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. 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

05/11

£16

06/11

£12

Today

£16

08/11

£13

09/11

£25

10/11

£18

11/11

No data

12/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Plymouth to Cheltenham was searched and found on 6 Nov 2025 with a price of £12

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

You can expect to pay from £12 to £45 for a bus ticket from Plymouth to Cheltenham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £13, which is on 2025-11-08.

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.

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