RC2 Cheltenham to Linden via Brockworth, Abbeymead

Operated by Bennetts. First bus 07:33, last bus 15:30. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.

Next towards Linden from Kidnappers' Lane (after): tomorrow 07:33

Next towards Cheltenham from Turning Circle (on): tomorrow 15:30

Wanted a different RC2? 2 other bus routes are numbered RC2 elsewhere in the UK — see every RC2 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

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.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Bennetts whether this route takes part. Details →

Tickets on the RC2

Bennetts publishes season tickets on this route for school pupils.

Annual Ticket Ermin Street · Annual Ticket Moorend Park Road

…and 2 more tickets on this route.

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 RC2

RC2 towards Linden

All 12 stops
  1. Kidnappers' Lane (after) Warden Hill
  2. Cheese Rollers (o/s) Shurdington
  3. Moorfield Road (before) Brockworth
  4. Vicarage Lane (opp) Brockworth
  5. Bulford Close (before) Brockworth
  6. Churchdown Lane (before) Hucclecote
  7. Royal Oak (opp) Hucclecote
  8. Quail Close (before) Abbeymead
  9. Roman Road (before) Abbeymead
  10. The Turmut-Hoer (o/s) Abbeymead
  11. Turning Circle (on) Podsmead
  12. Romney Close (before) Linden

RC2 towards Cheltenham

All 12 stops
  1. Turning Circle (on) Podsmead
  2. Romney Close (opp) Linden
  3. The Turmut-Hoer (o/s) Abbeymead
  4. Roman Road (after) Abbeymead
  5. Quail Close (before) Abbeymead
  6. Royal Oak (opp) Hucclecote
  7. Churchdown Lane (after) Hucclecote
  8. Bulford Close (before) Brockworth
  9. Vicarage Lane (opp) Brockworth
  10. Moorfield Road (before) Brockworth
  11. Cheese Rollers (before) Shurdington
  12. Farmfield Road (nr) Warden Hill

Service registration & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH1098224/27 · Changes in Gloucestershire County Council · All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

BrockworthAbbeymeadShurdingtonWarden HillHucclecoteLindenPodsmead

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first RC2 bus?

The first RC2 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:33 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last RC2 bus?

The last RC2 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 RC2 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 RC2 bus?

The RC2 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 PH1098224/27. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.