DR8 Charlton Park to Kingsholm via Cheltenham, Lansdown
Operated by Bennetts. First bus 07:34, last bus 15:43. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
| Stop | 07:34 |
|---|---|
| College Baths Road (before) | 07:34 |
| Thirlestaine Place (before) | 07:35 |
| The Norwood (by) | 07:40 |
| Hatherley Road (before) | 07:45 |
| Bleasby Gardens (after) | 07:47 |
| Gloucester Road (opp) | 07:48 |
| GCHQ Entrance (opp) | 07:52 |
| Arle Court (by) | 07:54 |
| Sir Thomas Rich's (o/s) | 08:05 |
| 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 DR8
Bennetts publishes season tickets on this route for school pupils.
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 DR8
DR8 towards Kingsholm
All 10 stops
- College Baths Road (before) Charlton Park
- Thirlestaine Place (before) Cheltenham
- The Norwood (by) Cheltenham
- Hatherley Road (before) Cheltenham
- Bleasby Gardens (after) Lansdown
- Gloucester Road (opp) Cheltenham
- GCHQ Entrance (opp) Benhall
- Arle Court (by) Arle Court
- Sir Thomas Rich's (o/s) Elmbridge
- Landsdown Road (after) Kingsholm
DR8 towards Charlton Park
All 10 stops
- Landsdown Road (after) Kingsholm
- Sir Thomas Rich's (o/s) Elmbridge
- Arle Court (opp) Arle Court
- GCHQ Entrance (o/s) Benhall
- Gloucester Road (opp) Cheltenham
- Bleasby Gardens (after) Lansdown
- Queens Road (on) Cheltenham
- The Norwood (opp) Cheltenham
- Thirlestaine Place (before) Cheltenham
- College Baths Road (after) Charlton Park
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 3 September 2026 To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 September 2025 To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
- Service change effective 4 September 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 PH1098224/29 · Changes in Gloucestershire County Council · 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 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 PH1098224/29. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.