What is the distance between Glasgow and Cheltenham?

The distance between the two cities is 288 miles (464 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Glasgow to Cheltenham?

Buses going from Glasgow to Cheltenham begin their journey at Buchanan Bus Station and reach their destination at Royal Well Bus Station.

Bus Glasgow to Cheltenham from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Glasgow to Cheltenham on November 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00am	Buchanan Bus Station	7h 35m	4:35pm	Arle Court	No tags
9:00am	Buchanan Bus Station	7h 35m	4:35pm	Arle Court	No tags
9:00am	Buchanan Bus Station	7h 35m	4:35pm	Arle Court	No tags
7:45am	Glasgow	15h 45m	11:30pm	Cheltenham Coach Station	No tags
10:40pm	Glasgow	15h 10m	1:50pm	Cheltenham Coach Station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Glasgow to Cheltenham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cheltenham. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 50mAverage Duration

288 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$40 - $119	Average Duration15h 15m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$211 - $373	Average Duration7h 2m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$42 - $42	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,215 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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 Glasgow and Cheltenham?

Stops in Glasgow

A - Buchanan Bus Station

Stops in Cheltenham

A - Royal Well Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Glasgow to Cheltenham by bus

What is the distance between Glasgow and Cheltenham?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Glasgow to Cheltenham?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/05

$45

11/06

$39

Today

$35

11/08

No data

11/09

No data

11/10

$43

11/11

$40

11/12

$31

The cheapest trip from Glasgow to Cheltenham was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $31

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

You can expect to pay from $31 to $66 for a bus ticket from Glasgow to Cheltenham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-11-12.

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