The average bus between Chester and Cheltenham takes 8h 49m and the fastest bus takes 4h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chester 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 3 times a day between Chester and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 4:15 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 2:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road and take an average of 8h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chester 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 Chester to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
Chester to Cheltenham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Chester to Cheltenham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Arle Court Transport Hub station.
Book your Chester to Cheltenham bus tickets online with FlixBus, National Express and Stagecoach West.
The distance between Chester and Cheltenham is 153.6 km. The road distance is 210 km.
You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Promenade via Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road, Birmingham Coach Station, and Arle Court Transport Hub in around 4h 38m.