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 £3more.

Next towards Tesco Forecourt from Hampton Street (nr): 11:05

Next towards Hampton Street from Bank (nr):

Wanted a different 278? 4 other bus routes are numbered 278 elsewhere in the UK — see every 278 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Cheltenham Community Transport whether this route takes part. Details →

Christmas & bank holidays

These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on — they come from the operator’s own published calendar. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Route map

All stops on route 278

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.