Bus from Cheltenham to Kingsholm
9 direct routes · 30–48 min · first bus 06:32, last bus 23:22 (weekdays).
Next buses to Kingsholm as of 09:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cheltenham, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | Stagecoach West | ~46 min | 16 | Sat 14 · Sun 6 | 07:07 | 23:22 | Rotunda (opp) | Denmark Road (before) | The Reddings, Badgeworth, Churchdown & Innsworth |
| 97 | Stagecoach West | ~45 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 6 | 06:32 | 20:22 | Rotunda (opp) | Denmark Road (before) | The Reddings, Badgeworth, Churchdown & Innsworth |
7 occasional services — once or twice a day · DR4, M13, DR1, DR7, DR8, DR6, DR3
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR4 | Bennetts | ~48 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:32 | 07:32 | Six Ways Shops (opp) | Landsdown Road (after) | Shurdington |
| M13 | Marchants Coaches | ~33 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:46 | 07:46 | GCHQ (opp) | Landsdown Road (after) | Arle Court |
| DR1 | Bennetts | ~37 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:45 | 07:45 | Grevil Road (by) | Landsdown Road (after) | — |
| DR7 | Bennetts | ~31 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:39 | 07:39 | Justicia Way (after) | Landsdown Road (after) | The Reddings |
| DR8 | Bennetts | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:45 | 07:45 | Hatherley Road (before) | Landsdown Road (after) | Arle Court |
| DR6 | Bennetts | ~48 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:25 | 07:25 | Charlton Lane (opp) | Landsdown Road (after) | Brockworth |
| DR3 | Bennetts | ~40 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:35 | 07:35 | The Grove (before) | Landsdown Road (after) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cheltenham on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 98 bus, 97 bus or DR1 bus timetable.
Fares from Cheltenham to Kingsholm
- £3.00 adult single on the 97 (Stagecoach West)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cheltenham to Kingsholm?
9 routes run directly from Cheltenham to Kingsholm: the 98 (Stagecoach West), the 97 (Stagecoach West), the DR4 (Bennetts), the M13 (Marchants Coaches), the DR1 (Bennetts), the DR7 (Bennetts), the DR8 (Bennetts), the DR6 (Bennetts), the DR3 (Bennetts). The most frequent is the 98, 16 times each weekday — board at Rotunda (opp) and get off at Denmark Road (before), about 46 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cheltenham to Kingsholm?
Between 30 minutes on the DR8 and 48 on the DR4, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at The Reddings, Badgeworth, Churchdown, Innsworth on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cheltenham to Kingsholm?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:32 and the last around 23:22. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cheltenham to Kingsholm?
An adult single from Cheltenham to Kingsholm is £3.00 on the 97 (Stagecoach West), from Rotunda (opp) to Denmark Road (before). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.