Bus from Stroud (Gloucestershire) to Painswick
8 direct routes · 8–51 min · first bus 06:50, last bus 18:05 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 09:31, last bus 17:31.
Next buses to Painswick as of 18:21
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Stroud, 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 | ~10 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:50 | 18:05 | Health Centre (corner of) | St Mary's Church (opp) | — |
| 166 | Stagecoach West | ~8 min | 3 | Sat 2 · Sun 5 | 09:21 | 15:51 | Stratford Park (by) | St Mary's Church (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 | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 09:37 | 09:37 | Bowbridge Arms (o/s) | St Mary's Church (opp) | — |
| C59 | Pulhams Coaches | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 13:05 | 13:05 | Bowbridge Arms (o/s) | St Mary's Church (opp) | — |
| C67 | Pulhams Coaches | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:25 | 17:25 | Merrywalks (Stop A) | St Mary's Church (opp) | — |
| 228 | Cotswold Green | ~8 min | 1 | Thursdays only | 10:00 | 10:00 | Health Centre (corner of) | St Mary's Church (opp) | — |
| M11 | Marchants Coaches | ~51 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:00 | 07:00 | Spring Lane (by) | St Mary's Church (opp) | Nailsworth |
| 72SN | Cheltenham Community Transport | ~28 min | 1 | Thursdays only | 10:06 | 10:06 | Merrywalks (Stop J) | Demand Responsive Area (DRT) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Stroud 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 Stroud to Painswick
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 Stroud to Painswick?
8 routes run directly from Stroud to Painswick: 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 Health Centre (corner of) and get off at St Mary's Church (opp), about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stroud to Painswick?
Between 8 minutes on the 166 and 51 on the M11, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Stroud to Painswick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:50 and the last around 18:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stroud to Painswick?
Adult singles from Stroud to Painswick: £3.00 on the 66 and 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.