The average bus between Essex and Cheltenham takes 8h 47m and the fastest bus takes 5h 25m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Essex 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 6 times a week between Essex and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Interchange and take an average of 8h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



7h 45m • 3 changes


5h 25m • 3 changes


7h 25m • 3 changes


7h • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Essex 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 Essex to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Royal Well station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
Essex to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Essex to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Royal Well station.
The distance between Essex and Cheltenham is 183 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a bus from Bulford Lane to Royal Well via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 5m.