Bus from Podsmead to Cheltenham
6 direct routes · 33–81 min · first bus 05:24, last bus 22:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cheltenham as of 11:07
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Podsmead, 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 | ~81 min | 60 | Sat 56 · Sun 35 | 05:24 | 22:55 | Crypt School (opp) | Rotunda (after) | Brockworth, Badgeworth, Little Shurdington & Shurdington |
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 | ~36 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:32 | 15:32 | Turning Circle (on) | Thirlestaine Place (before) | — |
| RC3 | Bennetts | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:30 | 15:30 | Turning Circle (on) | Hatherley Road (before) | — |
| RC1 | Bennetts | ~33 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:30 | 15:30 | Turning Circle (on) | Grevil Road (by) | Arle Court |
| RC6 | Bennetts | ~40 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:32 | 15:32 | Turning Circle (on) | Justicia Way (before) | The Reddings |
| RC2 | Bennetts | ~42 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:30 | 15:30 | Turning Circle (on) | Farmfield Road (nr) | Brockworth & Shurdington |
Times are for the first boarding point in Podsmead 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 Podsmead to Cheltenham
- £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 Podsmead to Cheltenham?
6 routes run directly from Podsmead to Cheltenham: 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, 60 times each weekday — board at Crypt School (opp) and get off at Rotunda (after), about 81 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Podsmead to Cheltenham?
Between 33 minutes on the RC1 and 81 on the 10, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Brockworth, Badgeworth, Little Shurdington, Shurdington on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Podsmead to Cheltenham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:24 and the last around 22:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Podsmead to Cheltenham?
An adult single from Podsmead to Cheltenham is £3.00 on the 10 (Stagecoach West), from Crypt School (opp) 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.