DR8 Charlton Park ↔ Kingsholm
Operated by Bennetts. First bus 07:34, last bus 15:43. 4 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| Old Bath Road school stop (in) | 07:34 | 07:34 |
|---|---|---|
| Church of Latter-day Saints (before) | 07:35 | 07:35 |
| The Norwood (by) | 07:40 | 07:40 |
| Texaco Garage (opp) | 07:45 | · |
| Police Headquarters (o/s) | 07:47 | 07:47 |
| Shell Garage (o/s) | 07:48 | 07:48 |
| GCHQ Entrance (opp) | 07:52 | · |
| Arle Court (by) | 07:54 | · |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School (o/s) | 08:05 | 08:03 |
| High School for Girls (opp) | 08:15 | 08:12 |
Route map
All stops on route DR8
DR8 towards Kingsholm
- Old Bath Road school stop (in) Charlton Park
- Church of Latter-day Saints (before) Cheltenham
- The Norwood (by) Cheltenham
- Texaco Garage (opp) Cheltenham
- Police Headquarters (o/s) Lansdown
- Shell Garage (o/s) Cheltenham
- GCHQ Entrance (opp) Benhall
- Arle Court (by) Arle Court
- Sir Thomas Rich's School (o/s) Elmbridge
- High School for Girls (opp) Kingsholm
DR8 towards Charlton Park
- High School for Girls (opp) Kingsholm
- Sir Thomas Rich's School (o/s) Elmbridge
- Arle Court (opp) Arle Court
- GCHQ Entrance (o/s) Benhall
- Shell Garage (o/s) Cheltenham
- Police Headquarters (o/s) Lansdown
- Queens Road school stop (on) Cheltenham
- The Norwood (opp) Cheltenham
- Church of Latter-day Saints (before) Cheltenham
- Old Bath Road school stop (on) Charlton Park
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 1 Sept 2025 Operating between Old Bath Road, Cheltenham and Denmark Road, Gloucester given service number DR8 effective from 01 September 2025. To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first DR8 bus?
The first DR8 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:34 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last DR8 bus?
The last DR8 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:43. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the DR8 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 DR8 bus?
The DR8 is operated by Bennetts.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.