How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Cheltenham?

The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Cheltenham start at R 128. The average price for this route is around R 357. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Birmingham to Cheltenham?

The average bus journey time from Birmingham to Cheltenham is 1h 15m, covering a distance of 66 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 50m and is operated by Megabus UK .

Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Cheltenham route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus , Megabus UK .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Birmingham to Cheltenham?

The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Cheltenham at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 20:30.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Cheltenham?

A bus trip from Birmingham to Cheltenham produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Birmingham to Cheltenham?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29754 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Cheltenham?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Birmingham to Cheltenham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to Cheltenham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Birmingham to Cheltenham from R 104 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Cheltenham on 11 December
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

Next departures from Birmingham to Cheltenham on 12 December
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	01:00	Coach Station	1h 15m	02:15	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Cheltenham on 13 December
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

Next departures from Birmingham to Cheltenham on 14 December
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	01:00	Coach Station	1h 15m	02:15	Royal Well Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:43 AM GMT.

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 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 137, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage duration

67 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 128 - R 3 786	Average duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 159 - R 1 961	Average duration44m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 137 - R 137	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Cheltenham?

Stops in Birmingham

A
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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B
Birmingham Airport
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

Stops in Cheltenham

A
Royal Well Bus Station
Royal Well Road, Cheltenham GL50
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Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529 756 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

3.5/511 566 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54 284 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Based on 4284 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 R 390

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

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Cheltenham by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Cheltenham?
The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Cheltenham start at R 128. The average price for this route is around R 357. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Birmingham to Cheltenham?
The average bus journey time from Birmingham to Cheltenham is 1h 15m, covering a distance of 66 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 50m and is operated by Megabus UK.
Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Cheltenham route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Birmingham to Cheltenham?
The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Cheltenham at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 20:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Cheltenham?
A bus trip from Birmingham to Cheltenham produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Birmingham to Cheltenham?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29754 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Cheltenham?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Birmingham to Cheltenham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to Cheltenham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

08/12

R 294

09/12

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11/12

R 104

12/12

R 115

13/12

R 115

14/12

R 115

15/12

R 115

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Cheltenham was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of R 104

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 R 104 to R 511 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 R 104, which is on 2025-12-11.

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.