Racecourse Park and Ride, Cheltenham
Buses D, C52 & E and 1 more run from Racecourse Park and Ride in Cheltenham, towards Bishops Cleeve. On weekdays the D runs from 05:30 to 20:27, about every 14 minutes during the day.
Times are departures from the park and ride site. For the journey back, open the route for its timetable from your stop in town.
Buses from Racecourse Park and Ride
- D Cheltenham → Bishops Cleeve Stagecoach West weekdays 05:30–20:27 · every 14 min
- C52 Cheltenham → Cirencester via Hesters Way, Hatherley Pulhams Coaches weekdays 07:14–07:14
- E Arle Court → Bishops Cleeve via Lansdown, Cheltenham Stagecoach West weekdays 06:39–19:42 · every 10 min
- JD5 Alstone → Tuffley via Cheltenham, Gloucester John Dix Travel weekdays 07:15–07:15
Live departures at Racecourse Park and Ride
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first and last bus from Racecourse Park and Ride?
On weekdays the first D leaves Racecourse Park and Ride at 05:30 and the last at 20:27. On Saturdays, 06:47 to 20:12. On Sundays, 08:09 to 18:57. Times are departures from the site; check the route timetable for the journey back.
How often do buses run from Racecourse Park and Ride?
The D runs about every 14 minutes during the day on weekdays, and 3 other routes call here too — 139 bus departures from the site on a normal weekday.
Does Racecourse Park and Ride run on Sundays?
Yes — 47 departures on a Sunday, from 08:09 to 18:57. Bank holiday times can differ, so check the route before you travel.
How much does Racecourse Park and Ride cost?
Parking charges and park and ride tickets are set locally, by the council and the bus operator (Pulhams Coaches, Stagecoach West, John Dix Travel), and they change — check with them before you travel. We don't hold parking prices. Ordinary single bus fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026; some park and ride tickets are sold outside the cap.
Timetables from the operators via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. See every bus in Cheltenham, park and ride across the UK, or how park and ride works.