DR1 Bishops Cleeve to Kingsholm via Arle, Hesters Way

Operated by Bennetts. Registered as running via Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham. First bus 07:20, last bus 15:41. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.

Next towards Kingsholm from Greenacres (nr): tomorrow 07:20

Next towards Bishops Cleeve from Landsdown Road (after): 15:41

Wanted a different DR1? 1 other bus route is numbered DR1 elsewhere in the UK — see every DR1 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Kingsholm · Monday to Friday · 1 journey

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.

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

Tickets on the DR1

Bennetts publishes season tickets on this route for school pupils.

Annual Ticket Finlay Way · Annual Ticket Hubble Road

…and 2 more tickets on this route.

Ticket types come from Bennetts's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 20 November 2025. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Bennetts.

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 Bennetts before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route DR1

DR1 towards Kingsholm

All 10 stops
  1. Greenacres (nr) Bishops Cleeve
  2. The Cloisters (opp) Bishops Cleeve
  3. Hill View Close (after) Bishops Cleeve
  4. Oxbutts Caravan Park (nr) Woodmancote
  5. St Michael's Court (before) Bishops Cleeve
  6. St Lawrence's Church (by) Swindon Village
  7. Grevil Road (by) Arle
  8. Coronation Square (in) Hesters Way
  9. Sir Thomas Rich's (o/s) Elmbridge
  10. Landsdown Road (after) Kingsholm

DR1 towards Bishops Cleeve

All 10 stops
  1. Landsdown Road (after) Kingsholm
  2. Sir Thomas Rich's (o/s) Elmbridge
  3. Coronation Square Hesters Way
  4. Grevil Road (nr) Arle
  5. St Lawrence's Church (by) Swindon Village
  6. St Michael's Court (before) Bishops Cleeve
  7. Oxbutts Caravan Park (opp) Woodmancote
  8. Hill View Close (after) Bishops Cleeve
  9. The Cloisters (before) Bishops Cleeve
  10. Greenacres (opp) Bishops Cleeve

Service registration & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH1098224/18 · Changes in Gloucestershire County Council · All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first DR1 bus?

The first DR1 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last DR1 bus?

The last DR1 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:41. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the DR1 bus cost?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Bennetts day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the DR1 bus?

The DR1 is operated by Bennetts.

Timetable data from Bennetts via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Bennetts last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 24 September 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH1098224/18. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.