M1 Cheltenham to Hesters Way via Charlton Kings, Lansdown
Operated by Marchants Coaches. Registered as running via Sandford , Charlton Kings, Leckhamton, Charlton Park, Montpellier, Lansdown. First bus 07:30, last bus 15:50. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
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| Stop | 07:30 |
|---|---|
| Cromwell Road (before) | 07:30 |
| Apsley Lodge (nr) | 07:33 |
| Harp Hill (corner of) | 07:35 |
| King's Road (opp) | 07:39 |
| Beaufort Arms (after) | 07:45 |
| Six Ways Shops (opp) | 07:47 |
| Copt Elm Close (opp) | 07:49 |
| Copt Elm Road (after) | 07:50 |
| Bafford Lane (opp) | 07:53 |
| Bradley Road (on) | 07:55 |
| Branch Hill Rise (by) | 07:56 |
| Stockton Close (after) | 07:57 |
| Sandy Lane (nr) | 07:59 |
| Mead Road (by) | 08:01 |
| Croquet Club (opp) | 08:03 |
| Thirlestaine Place (before) | 08:06 |
| Suffolk Parade (by) | 08:11 |
| Lansdown Walk (opp) | 08:13 |
| Railway Station (by) | 08:17 |
| Pates Grammar (o/s) | 08:25 |
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.
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 Marchants Coaches 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 M1
M1 towards Hesters Way
All 20 stops
- Cromwell Road (before) Cheltenham
- Apsley Lodge (nr) Pittville
- Harp Hill (corner of) Battledown
- King's Road (opp) Battledown
- Beaufort Arms (after) Cheltenham
- Six Ways Shops (opp) Charlton Kings
- Copt Elm Close (opp) Charlton Kings
- Copt Elm Road (after) Charlton Kings
- Bafford Lane (opp) Charlton Kings
- Bradley Road (on) Charlton Kings
- Branch Hill Rise (by) Moorend
- Stockton Close (after) Moorend
- Sandy Lane (nr) Moorend
- Mead Road (by) Pilley
- Croquet Club (opp) Charlton Park
- Thirlestaine Place (before) Cheltenham
- Suffolk Parade (by) Cheltenham
- Lansdown Walk (opp) Cheltenham
- Railway Station (by) Lansdown
- Pates Grammar (o/s) Hesters Way
M1 towards Cheltenham
All 20 stops
- Pates Grammar (o/s) Hesters Way
- Railway Station (opp) Lansdown
- Lansdown Walk (nr) Cheltenham
- Suffolk Parade (opp) Cheltenham
- Thirlestaine Place (after) Cheltenham
- Croquet Club (o/s) Charlton Park
- Mead Road (opp) Pilley
- Greenhills Road (opp) Moorend
- Stockton Close (before) Moorend
- Branch Hill Rise (opp) Moorend
- Bradley Road (on) Charlton Kings
- Bafford Lane (after) Charlton Kings
- Lyefield Road West (after) Charlton Kings
- Copt Elm Close (after) Charlton Kings
- Six Ways Shops (o/s) Charlton Kings
- Beaufort Arms (before) Cheltenham
- King's Road (corner of) Battledown
- Harp Hill (opp) Battledown
- Apsley Lodge (nr) Pittville
- Cromwell Road (opp) Cheltenham
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 3 September 2026 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 4 September 2024 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 5 September 2023 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 3 September 2021 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 2 September 2020 To amend Route and Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH0006563/7 · Changes in Gloucestershire County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first M1 bus?
The first M1 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last M1 bus?
The last M1 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the M1 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Marchants Coaches day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the M1 bus?
The M1 is operated by Marchants Coaches.
Timetable data from Marchants Coaches via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Marchants Coaches last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 24 September 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH0006563/7. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.