Q Cheltenham circular via Charlton Kings, Prestbury

Operated by Pulhams Coaches. First bus 09:30, last bus 15:30. 4 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles capped at £3 — more.

Next towards Cheltenham, Pittville Street from Pittville Street (Stop 1): 13:30, 15:30

Timetable

Ends at Cheltenham, Pittville Street · Monday to Friday · 4 journeys
Stop 09:3011:3013:3015:30
Pittville Street (Stop 1) 09:3011:3013:3015:30
St Luke's Wing (o/s) 09:3611:3613:3615:36
King Henry Close (before) 09:3911:3913:3915:39
School Road (nr) 09:4611:4613:4615:46
London Road (before) 09:4911:4913:4915:49
Ryeworth Road (before) 09:5311:5313:5315:53
Roosevelt Avenue (opp) 09:5811:5813:5815:58
Harp Hill (opp) 10:0212:0214:0216:02
Redmarley Road (before) 10:0312:0314:0316:03
Cleevemount Road (corner of) 10:0612:0614:0616:06
Hewlett Road (after) 10:1112:1114:1116:11
Pittville Street (Stop 1) 10:1612:1614:1616:16

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.

The Q is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. Details →

Tickets on the Q

Pulhams Coaches publishes singles, day returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children and young people.

NHS Single

…and 13 more tickets on this route.

A multi-operator ticket covers this route — it's valid on other companies' buses in the area too, which usually beats buying singles if you change buses.

Ticket types come from Pulhams Coaches' own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 9 October 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Pulhams Coaches.

Route map

All stops on route Q

Q towards Cheltenham, Pittville Street

All 58 stops
  1. Pittville Street (Stop 1) Cheltenham
  2. Gloucester Place (before) Cheltenham
  3. Sandford Park (by) Cheltenham
  4. St Luke's Wing (o/s) Cheltenham
  5. Hospital Main Entrance (o/s) Cheltenham
  6. Cheltenham College (by) Cheltenham
  7. Thirlestaine Place (after) Cheltenham
  8. King Henry Close (before) Charlton Park
  9. Croquet Club (o/s) Charlton Park
  10. Naunton Park Close (opp) Charlton Park
  11. Mead Road (opp) Pilley
  12. Greenhills Close (after) Pilley
  13. Withyholt Park (opp) Moorend
  14. Newcourt Road (opp) Moorend
  15. Chestnut Walk (after) Charlton Kings
  16. Bafford Lane (opp) Charlton Kings
  17. Croft Parade (opp) Little Herberts
  18. Croft Road (by) Little Herberts
  19. St Mary's Church (opp) Charlton Kings
  20. Cooper's Court (o/s) Charlton Kings
  21. School Road (nr) Charlton Kings
  22. Hearne Road (by) East End
  23. Glynrosa Road (after) East End
  24. Peel Close (corner of) East End
  25. London Road (before) East End
  26. Chase Avenue (before) East End
  27. Castlefields Road (after) East End
  28. Warwick Crescent (before) Ryeworth
  29. Carisbrooke Drive (before) Ryeworth
  30. Ryeworth Road (before) Ryeworth
  31. Ryeworth Inn (nr) Ryeworth
  32. Six Ways (nr) Ryeworth
  33. Six Ways Shops (o/s) Charlton Kings
  34. Charlton Court Road (opp) Cheltenham
  35. Coronation Flats (nr) Ewens Farm
  36. Roosevelt Avenue (opp) Ewens Farm
  37. Hales Road (before) Battledown
  38. King's Road (corner of) Battledown
  39. The Grove (after) Battledown
  40. Harp Hill (opp) Battledown
  41. Redmarley Road (before) Oakley
  42. Bouncer's Lane (nr) Whaddon
  43. Cromwell Road (before) Cheltenham
  44. Chiltern Road (opp) Prestbury
  45. Prescott Walk (nr) Prestbury
  46. Coronation Road (by) Lynworth
  47. Welland Court (opp) Cheltenham
  48. Cleevemount Road (corner of) Cheltenham
  49. Overbrook Drive (corner of) Cheltenham
  50. Little Cleevemount (after) Cheltenham
  51. Whaddon Road (after) Cheltenham
  52. Hewlett Road (after) Fairview
  53. Eldon Road (by) Fairview
  54. Westdown Gardens (by) Fairview
  55. Carlton Street (before) Fairview
  56. St James Street (on) Cheltenham
  57. Gloucester Place (after) Cheltenham
  58. Pittville Street (Stop 1) Cheltenham

Towns & areas on this route

CheltenhamCharlton KingsPrestburyWhaddonEast EndRyeworthCharlton ParkBattledownFairviewMoorendPilleyLittle Herberts

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first Q bus?

The first Q departure on weekdays leaves at 09:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last Q bus?

The last Q on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the Q bus cost?

The Q is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Pulhams Coaches day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the Q bus?

The Q is operated by Pulhams Coaches.

Timetable data from Pulhams Coaches via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.