The average bus between Grays and Cheltenham takes 5h 1m and the fastest bus takes 4h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Grays 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 Grays and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grays is at 5:35 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 40m • 2 changes


4h 48m • 2 changes


4h 55m • 2 changes


5h 40m • 2 changes


4h 48m • 2 changes


4h 55m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Grays to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Grays station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Grays to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from London Green Line Coach Station.
Grays to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station.
Book your Grays to Cheltenham bus tickets online with Arriva UK, National Express and Kent Fastrack.
The distance between Grays and Cheltenham is 172.4 km. The road distance is 220 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £12–20 and the journey takes 3h 20m.