Bus from Cheltenham to Podsmead
6 direct routes · 33–73 min · first bus 06:19, last bus 23:57 (weekdays).
Next buses to Podsmead as of 07:49
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Stagecoach West | ~73 min | 55 | Sat 51 · Sun 34 | 06:19 | 23:57 | Rotunda (opp) | Crypt School (before) | Shurdington, Little Shurdington, Badgeworth & Brockworth |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · RC5, RC3, RC1, RC6, RC2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RC5 | Bennetts | ~43 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:26 | 07:26 | The Grove (before) | Turning Circle (on) | — |
| RC3 | Bennetts | ~33 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:37 | 07:37 | Hatherley Road (before) | Turning Circle (on) | — |
| RC1 | Bennetts | ~41 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:34 | 07:34 | Grevil Road (by) | Turning Circle (on) | Arle Court |
| RC6 | Bennetts | ~57 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:20 | 07:20 | The Norwood (by) | Turning Circle (on) | The Reddings |
| RC2 | Bennetts | ~37 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:33 | 07:33 | Kidnappers' Lane (after) | Turning Circle (on) | Shurdington & Brockworth |
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 10 bus, RC5 bus, RC3 bus or RC2 bus timetable.
Fares from Cheltenham to Podsmead
- £3.00 adult single on the 10 (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 Podsmead?
6 routes run directly from Cheltenham to Podsmead: the 10 (Stagecoach West), the RC5 (Bennetts), the RC3 (Bennetts), the RC1 (Bennetts), the RC6 (Bennetts), the RC2 (Bennetts). The most frequent is the 10, 55 times each weekday — board at Rotunda (opp) and get off at Crypt School (before), about 73 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cheltenham to Podsmead?
Between 33 minutes on the RC3 and 73 on the 10, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Shurdington, Little Shurdington, Badgeworth, Brockworth on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cheltenham to Podsmead?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:19 and the last around 23:57. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cheltenham to Podsmead?
An adult single from Cheltenham to Podsmead is £3.00 on the 10 (Stagecoach West), from Rotunda (opp) to Crypt School (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.