M5 Cheltenham to Hesters Way via Hatherley, Up Hatherley
Operated by Marchants Coaches. Registered as running via Warden Hill. First bus 07:42, last bus 15:55. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different M5? 3 other bus routes are numbered M5 elsewhere in the UK — see every M5 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:42 |
|---|---|
| Warden Hill (opp) | 07:42 |
| Charlton Lane (opp) | 07:47 |
| Old Station Drive (opp) | 07:48 |
| Langdon Road (before) | 07:50 |
| Dorchester Court (opp) | 07:53 |
| St Stephen's Road (before) | 07:55 |
| St Stephen's Manor (before) | 07:56 |
| Bournside Road (corner of) | 07:57 |
| Bournside Drive (nr) | 07:59 |
| Salisbury Avenue (by) | 08:01 |
| Justicia Way (after) | 08:04 |
| Village Hall (by) | 08:07 |
| Coombe Glen Lane (nr) | 08:08 |
| Robert Burns Avenue (nr) | 08:10 |
| Leyson Road (corner of) | 08:12 |
| North Road West (after) | 08:14 |
| 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 M5
M5 towards Hesters Way
All 17 stops
- Warden Hill (opp) Warden Hill
- Charlton Lane (opp) Leckhampton
- Old Station Drive (opp) Leckhampton
- Langdon Road (before) Cheltenham
- Dorchester Court (opp) The Park
- St Stephen's Road (before) The Park
- St Stephen's Manor (before) The Park
- Bournside Road (corner of) The Park
- Bournside Drive (nr) Hatherley
- Salisbury Avenue (by) Warden Hill
- Justicia Way (after) Up Hatherley
- Village Hall (by) Up Hatherley
- Coombe Glen Lane (nr) Hatherley
- Robert Burns Avenue (nr) Hatherley
- Leyson Road (corner of) The Reddings
- North Road West (after) The Reddings
- Pates Grammar (o/s) Hesters Way
M5 towards Cheltenham
All 18 stops
- Pates Grammar (o/s) Hesters Way
- North Road West (before) The Reddings
- Leyson Road (after) The Reddings
- Robert Burns Avenue (corner of) Hatherley
- Caernarvon Road (after) Hatherley
- Village Hall (opp) Up Hatherley
- Justicia Way (before) Up Hatherley
- Wells Close (after) Warden Hill
- Castanum Court (opp) Hatherley
- Bournside Road (opp) The Park
- St Stephen's Close (after) The Park
- St Stephen's Road (after) The Park
- Moorend Park Road (after) The Park
- Woodlands Road (after) Warden Hill
- Langdon Road (after) Cheltenham
- Old Station Drive (opp) Leckhampton
- Treelands Drive (opp) Leckhampton
- Warden Hill (opp) Warden Hill
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 3 September 2026 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 September 2025 To amend Route, Stopping Places 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.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH0006563/15 · Changes in Gloucestershire County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first M5 bus?
The first M5 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:42 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last M5 bus?
The last M5 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:55. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the M5 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 M5 bus?
The M5 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 PH0006563/15. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.