The average bus between Cheltenham and Madrid takes 31h 27m and the fastest bus takes 29h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cheltenham to Madrid. 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 twice daily between Cheltenham and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 3:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 7:15 AM which arrives into Madrid at 1:45 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 31h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Madrid? 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 Madrid. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Madrid station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 27m.
Cheltenham to Madrid bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.
Cheltenham to Madrid bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Book your Cheltenham to Madrid bus tickets online with National Express, FlixBus and ALSA.
The distance between Cheltenham and Madrid is 1,282.9 km. The road distance is 1,902 km.
You can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobuses via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris, Quai de Bercy in around 30h 15m.