Bus from Painswick to Stroud (Gloucestershire)
8 direct routes · 11–50 min · first bus 07:29, last bus 16:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Stroud (Gloucestershire) as of 06:54
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Painswick, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | Stagecoach West | ~5 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:59 | 18:38 | St Mary's Church (o/s) | Halfway Pitch (opp) | — |
| 166 | Stagecoach West | ~3 min | 3 | Sat 2 · Sun 5 | 07:56 | 13:58 | St Mary's Church (o/s) | Halfway Pitch (opp) | — |
6 occasional services — once or twice a day · 859, C59, C67, 228, M11, 72SN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 859 | Pulhams Coaches | ~11 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:59 | 14:59 | St Mary's Church (o/s) | Merrywalks (Stop J) | — |
| C59 | Pulhams Coaches | ~11 min | 1 | weekdays only | 11:29 | 11:29 | St Mary's Church (o/s) | Merrywalks (Stop J) | — |
| C67 | Pulhams Coaches | ~11 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:29 | 07:29 | St Mary's Church (o/s) | Merrywalks (Stop J) | — |
| 228 | Cotswold Green | ~54 min | 1 | Thursdays only | 10:08 | 10:08 | St Mary's Church (opp) | Merrywalks (Stop J) | Cranham, The Camp, Whiteway, Miserden, Wishanger, The Camp & 2 more |
| M11 | Marchants Coaches | ~50 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:20 | 16:20 | St Mary's Church (o/s) | Bowbridge Arms (o/s) | Nailsworth |
| 72SN | Cheltenham Community Transport | ~86 min | 1 | Thursdays only | 10:34 | 10:34 | Demand Responsive Area (DRT) | Merrywalks (Stop J) | Edge |
Times are for the first boarding point in Painswick 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 66 bus, 166 bus, 859 bus, 228 bus or M11 bus timetable.
Fares from Painswick to Stroud
- £3.00 adult single, £5.30 return on the 66 (Stagecoach West)
- £2.40 adult single, £4.00 return on the 166 (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 Painswick to Stroud?
8 routes run directly from Painswick to Stroud: the 66 (Stagecoach West), the 166 (Stagecoach West), the 859 (Pulhams Coaches), the C59 (Pulhams Coaches), the C67 (Pulhams Coaches), the 228 (Cotswold Green), the M11 (Marchants Coaches), the 72SN (Cheltenham Community Transport). The most frequent is the 66, 11 times each weekday — board at St Mary's Church (o/s) and get off at Halfway Pitch (opp), about 5 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Painswick to Stroud?
Between 11 minutes on the 859 and 50 on the M11, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Painswick to Stroud?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:29 and the last around 16:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Painswick to Stroud?
Adult singles from Painswick to Stroud: £3.00 on the 66 (Stagecoach West); £2.40 on the 166 (Stagecoach West). 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.