The average bus between Cheltenham and Essex takes 9h and the fastest bus takes 5h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cheltenham to Essex. 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 3 times a day between Cheltenham and Essex. The earliest departure is at 3:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Essex at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 55m • 3 changes
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15h 22m • 3 changes



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14h 27m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Essex? 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 Essex. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Essex station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
Cheltenham to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.
Cheltenham to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Cheltenham and Essex is 183 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Polecat Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 5h 33m.