DR3 Wymans Brook to Kingsholm via Cheltenham, Elmbridge
Operated by Bennetts. First bus 07:26, last bus 15:41. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
| Stop | 07:26 |
|---|---|
| Golden Miller Road Footpath (opp) | 07:26 |
| Pittville School (o/s) | 07:28 |
| Apsley Lodge (nr) | 07:30 |
| Berkhampstead School (opp) | 07:31 |
| Harp Hill (corner of) | 07:32 |
| The Grove (before) | 07:35 |
| Athelney Way (after) | 07:36 |
| Sir Thomas Rich's (o/s) | 08:01 |
| Landsdown Road (after) | 08:15 |
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.
Tickets on the DR3
Bennetts publishes season tickets on this route for school pupils.
Annual Ticket Swindon Lane
…and 1 more ticket 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 DR3
DR3 towards Kingsholm
All 9 stops
- Golden Miller Road Footpath (opp) Wymans Brook
- Pittville School (o/s) Cheltenham
- Apsley Lodge (nr) Pittville
- Berkhampstead School (opp) Fairview
- Harp Hill (corner of) Battledown
- The Grove (before) Battledown
- Athelney Way (after) Ewens Farm
- Sir Thomas Rich's (o/s) Elmbridge
- Landsdown Road (after) Kingsholm
DR3 towards Wymans Brook
All 9 stops
- Landsdown Road (after) Kingsholm
- Sir Thomas Rich's (o/s) Elmbridge
- Athelney Way (after) Ewens Farm
- The Grove (after) Battledown
- Harp Hill (opp) Battledown
- Berkhampstead School (opp) Fairview
- Apsley Lodge (nr) Pittville
- Pittville School (opp) Cheltenham
- Golden Miller Road Footpath (by) Wymans Brook
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 3 September 2026 To amend Route, Start & Finish Point, Stopping Places and Timetable.
- Service change effective 4 September 2024 To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
- Service change effective 29 January 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 September 2023 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 September 2022 To amend Stopping Places and Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH1098224/20 · Changes in Gloucestershire County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first DR3 bus?
The first DR3 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:26 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last DR3 bus?
The last DR3 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 DR3 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 DR3 bus?
The DR3 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 PH1098224/20. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.