JD5 Alstone to Tuffley via Cheltenham, Gloucester
Operated by John Dix Travel. Registered as running via Crypt School, Ribston School. First bus 07:05, last bus 15:25. 4 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
| Stop | 07:05 to 215 | 07:40 to 204 |
|---|---|---|
| King's Arms (o/s) | 07:05 | · |
| James Donovan Court (opp) | 07:20 | · |
| Texaco Garage (opp) | 07:32 | · |
| Arle Court (by) | 07:40 | 07:40 |
| Double Gloucester (o/s) | 07:49 | 07:49 |
| Estcourt Road (in) | 07:55 | 07:55 |
| Rugby Ground (opp) | 07:57 | 07:57 |
| Ribston Hall School (nr) | 08:15 | 08:15 |
| Crypt School (before) | 08:25 | 08:25 |
| St Peter's RC High School Bus Park (entrance) | 08:30 | 08:30 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off and where it finishes — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. 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.
Tickets on the JD5
John Dix Travel publishes season tickets on this route.
School Subscription 5 Pass - School Pupil
Ticket types come from John Dix Travel's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 2021-11-15. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check with the operator for prices.
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.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Tuffley: 1 journey, first 07:05 towards Alstone: 1 journey, first 15:25
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Tuffley: 1 journey, first 07:05 towards Alstone: 1 journey, first 15:25
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Tuffley: 1 journey, first 07:05 towards Alstone: 1 journey, first 15:25
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route JD5
JD5 towards Tuffley
All 21 stops
- King's Arms (o/s) Alstone
- Medical Centre (o/s) Cheltenham
- Racecourse Park & Ride (Stop 1) Cheltenham
- Apsley Lodge (nr) Pittville
- James Donovan Court (opp) Battledown
- King's Road (opp) Battledown
- College Baths Road (before) Charlton Park
- Cox's Meadow (nr) Charlton Park
- Texaco Garage (opp) Cheltenham
- Shell Garage (o/s) Cheltenham
- Granley Road (after) Benhall
- Arle Court (by) Arle Court
- Greyhound Gardens (opp) Elmbridge
- Elmbridge Road (nr) Longlevens
- Double Gloucester (o/s) Longlevens
- Oxstalls Campus (nr) Longlevens
- Estcourt Road (in) Kingsholm
- Rugby Ground (opp) Kingsholm
- Ribston Hall School (nr) Gloucester
- Crypt School (before) Podsmead
- St Peter's RC High School Bus Park (entrance) Tuffley
JD5 towards Alstone
All 24 stops
- Crypt School (before) Podsmead
- Turning Circle (on) Podsmead
- St Peter's RC High School Bus Park (entrance) Tuffley
- Ribston Hall School (nr) Gloucester
- Ribston Hall School (by) Gloucester
- Rugby Ground Kingsholm
- Estcourt Road (on) Kingsholm
- Oxstalls Campus (corner of) Longlevens
- Wellsprings Road (after) Longlevens
- Elmbridge Road (after) Longlevens
- Greyhound Gardens (before) Elmbridge
- Arle Court (opp) Arle Court
- Granley Road (opp) Benhall
- Lansdown Close (nr) Lansdown
- Lansdown Walk (nr) Cheltenham
- Rotunda (after) Cheltenham
- Imperial Square (opp) Cheltenham
- Racecourse Park & Ride (Stop 1) Cheltenham
- Apsley Lodge (nr) Pittville
- James Donovan Court (opp) Battledown
- King's Road (opp) Battledown
- College Baths Road (before) Charlton Park
- Cox's Meadow (nr) Charlton Park
- The Norwood (by) Cheltenham
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 2 September 2026 Cheltenham, Gloucester Road, opp Kings Arms → St Peters High School
- Service change effective 5 September 2022 To amend Route and Stopping Places.
- New service effective 20 April 2021 School days only, one AM and one PM
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH1136708/5 · Changes in Gloucestershire County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first JD5 bus?
The first JD5 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:05 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last JD5 bus?
The last JD5 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:25. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the JD5 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). John Dix Travel day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the JD5 bus?
The JD5 is operated by John Dix Travel.
Timetable data from John Dix Travel via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). John Dix Travel last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 24 August 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH1136708/5. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.