🚌 Bus from Cheltenham to Podsmead
5 direct routes · about 48 min · first bus 07:21, last bus 07:21 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RC5 | Bennetts | ~48 min | 1 | 07:21 | 07:21 | Albert Road (before) |
| JD5 | John Dix Travel | ~80 min | 1 | 07:05 | 07:05 | King's Arms (o/s) |
| RC3 | Bennetts | ~50 min | 1 | 07:20 | 07:20 | Six Ways Shops (o/s) |
| RC6 | Bennetts | ~57 min | 1 | 07:20 | 07:20 | The Norwood (by) |
| RC2 | Bennetts | ~37 min | 1 | 07:33 | 07:33 | Kidnappers' Lane (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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cheltenham to Podsmead?
5 routes run directly from Cheltenham to Podsmead: the RC5 (Bennetts), the JD5 (John Dix Travel), the RC3 (Bennetts), the RC6 (Bennetts), the RC2 (Bennetts).
How long does the bus take from Cheltenham to Podsmead?
Around 48 minutes on the RC5, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cheltenham to Podsmead?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the RC5) leaves around 07:21 and the last around 07:21. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cheltenham to Podsmead?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.