The average bus between Shaftesbury and Cheltenham takes 12h 22m and the fastest bus takes 7h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Shaftesbury 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 Shaftesbury and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shaftesbury is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at New Canal and take an average of 12h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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16h 28m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Shaftesbury 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 Shaftesbury to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Shaftesbury station and arriving at Cheltenham station via New Canal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.
Shaftesbury to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from The Town Hall station.
Shaftesbury to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at Bingham House station.
The distance between Shaftesbury and Cheltenham is 99.8 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a bus from The Town Hall to Imperial Square via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, North Street, Fleming Way, and Bingham House in around 7h 7m.