The average bus between Paddington and Cheltenham Spa takes 4h 37m and the fastest bus takes 3h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Paddington to Cheltenham Spa. 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 4 times a day between Paddington and Cheltenham Spa. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paddington is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Cheltenham Spa at 4:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 2m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Paddington to Cheltenham Spa? 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 Paddington to Cheltenham Spa. However, there are services departing from Paddington station and arriving at Cheltenham Spa station via Royal Well. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Paddington to Cheltenham Spa bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.
Paddington to Cheltenham Spa bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Royal Well station.
The distance between Paddington and Cheltenham Spa is 138.9 km. The road distance is 186 km.
National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Royal Well hourly. Tickets cost £18–29 and the journey takes 3h 5m.