The average bus between Cheltenham and Alton takes 6h 28m and the fastest bus takes 4h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cheltenham to Alton. 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 every 4 hours between Cheltenham and Alton. The earliest departure is at 3:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Alton at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Alton? 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 Cheltenham to Alton. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Alton station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
Cheltenham to Alton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.
Cheltenham to Alton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Guildford station.
The distance between Cheltenham and Alton is 113.2 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Guildford station, and Friary Bus Station in around 5h 3m.