The average bus between Bedford and Cheltenham takes 8h 8m and the fastest bus takes 5h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bedford to Cheltenham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Bedford and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 10:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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14h 46m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bedford to Cheltenham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Gloucester Green Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
Bedford to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Bedford to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Royal Well station.
The distance between Bedford and Cheltenham is 113.4 km. The road distance is 157 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Royal Well via Milton Keynes Coachway and Gloucester Green Bus Station in around 5h 20m.