RC3 Charlton Kings to Linden via Leckhampton, Cheltenham
Operated by Bennetts. First bus 07:20, last bus 15:30. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different RC3? 1 other bus route is numbered RC3 elsewhere in the UK — see every RC3 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:20 |
|---|---|
| Six Ways Shops (o/s) | 07:20 |
| Copt Elm Road (after) | 07:22 |
| Newcourt Road (corner of) | 07:25 |
| Sandy Lane (nr) | 07:26 |
| Charlton Lane (opp) | 07:28 |
| Hatherley Road (before) | 07:37 |
| Gloucester Road (opp) | 07:41 |
| Turning Circle (on) | 08:10 |
| Romney Close (opp) | 08:16 |
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.
Tickets on the RC3
Bennetts publishes season tickets on this route for school pupils.
Annual Ticket Sixways Shops · Annual Pass Six Ways Shops - Crypt/Ribston Hall
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 RC3
RC3 towards Linden
All 9 stops
- Six Ways Shops (o/s) Charlton Kings
- Copt Elm Road (after) Charlton Kings
- Newcourt Road (corner of) Moorend
- Sandy Lane (nr) Moorend
- Charlton Lane (opp) Leckhampton
- Hatherley Road (before) Cheltenham
- Gloucester Road (opp) Cheltenham
- Turning Circle (on) Podsmead
- Romney Close (opp) Linden
RC3 towards Charlton Kings
All 10 stops
- Turning Circle (on) Podsmead
- Romney Close (opp) Linden
- Gloucester Road (opp) Cheltenham
- Hatherley Road (before) Cheltenham
- Dorchester Court (opp) The Park
- Charlton Lane (opp) Leckhampton
- Withyholt Park (opp) Moorend
- Newcourt Road (corner of) Moorend
- Copt Elm Road (after) Charlton Kings
- Six Ways Shops (o/s) Charlton Kings
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first RC3 bus?
The first RC3 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last RC3 bus?
The last RC3 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 RC3 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 RC3 bus?
The RC3 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. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.