Bus from Kingsholm to Cheltenham
9 direct routes · 19–46 min · first bus 06:18, last bus 22:28 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cheltenham as of 11:10
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Kingsholm, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | Stagecoach West | ~45 min | 15 | Sat 13 · Sun 5 | 06:18 | 22:28 | Denmark Road (after) | Rotunda (after) | Innsworth, Churchdown, Badgeworth & The Reddings |
| 98 | Stagecoach West | ~45 min | 14 | Sat 14 · Sun 6 | 06:48 | 19:28 | Denmark Road (after) | Rotunda (after) | Innsworth, Churchdown, Badgeworth & The Reddings |
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 | ~43 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:41 | 15:41 | Landsdown Road (after) | Six Ways Shops (opp) | Shurdington |
| M13 | Marchants Coaches | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:45 | 15:45 | Denmark Road (before) | GCHQ (nr) | Arle Court |
| DR1 | Bennetts | ~32 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:41 | 15:41 | Landsdown Road (after) | Grevil Road (nr) | — |
| DR7 | Bennetts | ~37 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:43 | 15:43 | Landsdown Road (after) | Moorend Park Road (after) | The Reddings |
| DR8 | Bennetts | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:43 | 15:43 | Landsdown Road (after) | Bleasby Gardens (after) | Arle Court |
| DR6 | Bennetts | ~42 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:40 | 15:40 | Landsdown Road (after) | Charlton Lane (opp) | Brockworth |
| DR3 | Bennetts | ~46 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:41 | 15:41 | Landsdown Road (after) | Harp Hill (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Kingsholm 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 97 bus, 98 bus or DR1 bus timetable.
Fares from Kingsholm to Cheltenham
- £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 Kingsholm to Cheltenham?
9 routes run directly from Kingsholm to Cheltenham: the 97 (Stagecoach West), the 98 (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 97, 15 times each weekday — board at Denmark Road (after) and get off at Rotunda (after), about 45 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Kingsholm to Cheltenham?
Between 19 minutes on the M13 and 46 on the DR3, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Innsworth, Churchdown, Badgeworth, The Reddings on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Kingsholm to Cheltenham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:18 and the last around 22:28. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kingsholm to Cheltenham?
An adult single from Kingsholm to Cheltenham is £3.00 on the 97 (Stagecoach West), from Denmark Road (after) to Rotunda (after). 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.