The average bus between Cheltenham and Bedford takes 5h 58m and the fastest bus takes 5h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cheltenham to Bedford. 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 Cheltenham and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 8:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 2:47 PM which arrives into Bedford at 9:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Gloucester Green Bus Station and take an average of 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Bedford? 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 Bedford. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Bedford station via Gloucester Green Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
Cheltenham to Bedford bus services, operated by Pulhams Coaches, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.
Cheltenham to Bedford bus services, operated by Pulhams Coaches, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
The distance between Cheltenham and Bedford is 113.4 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Bus Station via Gloucester Green Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 4h 47m.