278 Tetbury circular via Shipton Moyne, Malmesbury
Operated by Cheltenham Community Transport. First bus 11:05, last bus 13:25. 2 journeys on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 278? 4 other bus routes are numbered 278 elsewhere in the UK — see every 278 bus timetable by area.
- Supported by Gloucestershire County Council
| Stop | 11:05 |
|---|---|
| Hampton Street (nr) | 11:05 |
| St Mary's Junior (opp) | 11:07 |
| Tesco Forecourt (on) | 11:10 |
| The Ormond (o/s) | 11:15 |
| Close Farm (by) | 11:16 |
| Post Office (by) | 11:21 |
| Cross Hayes (W-bound) | 11:32 |
| Co-Op Supermarket (o/s) | 11:35 |
| Rose and Crown (o/s) | 11:40 |
| Church Lane (opp) | 11:48 |
| Tesco Forecourt (on) | 11:52 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Cheltenham Community Transport before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: 28 December. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 278
278 towards Tesco Forecourt
All 24 stops
- Hampton Street (nr) Tetbury
- St Mary's Road (in) Tetbury
- St Mary's Junior (opp) Tetbury
- Tesco Forecourt (on) Tetbury
- The Ormond (o/s) Tetbury
- Bath Bridge (after) Tetbury
- Close Farm (by) Doughton
- Pond Farm (by) Shipton Moyne
- Post Office (by) Shipton Moyne
- Twatley Cottages (E-bound) Malmesbury
- Parklands (SE-bound) Malmesbury
- Sherston Road (SE-bound) Malmesbury
- Dark Lane (E-bound) Malmesbury
- West Street (E-bound) Malmesbury
- Library (S-bound) Malmesbury
- Cross Hayes (W-bound) Malmesbury
- The Triangle (NE-bound) Malmesbury
- Co-Op Supermarket (o/s) Malmesbury
- Rose and Crown (o/s) Brokenborough
- Long Newnton House (nr) Long Newnton
- Church Lane (opp) Long Newnton
- Long Street Tetbury
- Coombers Way (opp) Tetbury
- Tesco Forecourt (on) Tetbury
278 towards Hampton Street
All 24 stops
- Long Street Tetbury
- Tesco Forecourt (on) Tetbury
- St Mary's Junior (o/s) Tetbury
- St Mary's Road (on) Tetbury
- Hampton Street (before) Tetbury
- Chavenage Lane (opp) Tetbury
- The Ormond (o/s) Tetbury
- Church Lane (corner of) Long Newnton
- Rose and Crown (opp) Brokenborough
- Co-Op Supermarket (opp) Malmesbury
- The Triangle (SW-bound) Malmesbury
- Library (S-bound) Malmesbury
- Cross Hayes (W-bound) Malmesbury
- Dark Lane (W-bound) Malmesbury
- Sherston Road (NW-bound) Malmesbury
- Parklands (NW-bound) Malmesbury
- Twatley Cottages (W-bound) Malmesbury
- Post Office (opp) Shipton Moyne
- Pond Farm (opp) Shipton Moyne
- Close Farm (opp) Doughton
- Berrells Road (after) Tetbury
- Coombers Way (opp) Tetbury
- Long Street Tetbury
- Tesco Forecourt (on) Tetbury
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 278 bus?
The first 278 departure on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays leaves at 11:05 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 278 bus?
The last 278 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays leaves its first stop at 13:25. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 278 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Cheltenham Community Transport day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 278 bus?
The 278 is operated by Cheltenham Community Transport.
Timetable data from Cheltenham Community Transport via the Traveline National Dataset. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.