RC5 Cheltenham to Linden via Charlton Park, Podsmead
Operated by Bennetts. First bus 07:21, last bus 15:32. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different RC5? 2 other bus routes are numbered RC5 elsewhere in the UK — see every RC5 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:21 |
|---|---|
| Albert Road (before) | 07:21 |
| Apsley Lodge (nr) | 07:23 |
| Berkhampstead School (opp) | 07:24 |
| The Grove (before) | 07:26 |
| Athelney Way (after) | 07:27 |
| College Baths Road (before) | 07:30 |
| Turning Circle (on) | 08:09 |
| Calton Road (before) | 08:15 |
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 RC5
Bennetts publishes season tickets on this route for school pupils.
Annual Ticket Albert Road · Annual Pass Albert Road - 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 RC5
RC5 towards Linden
All 8 stops
- Albert Road (before) Prestbury
- Apsley Lodge (nr) Pittville
- Berkhampstead School (opp) Fairview
- The Grove (before) Battledown
- Athelney Way (after) Ewens Farm
- College Baths Road (before) Charlton Park
- Turning Circle (on) Podsmead
- Calton Road (before) Linden
RC5 towards Cheltenham
All 9 stops
- Turning Circle (on) Podsmead
- Calton Road (before) Linden
- Thirlestaine Place (before) Cheltenham
- College Baths Road (after) Charlton Park
- Athelney Way (after) Ewens Farm
- The Grove (before) Battledown
- Berkhampstead School (opp) Fairview
- Apsley Lodge (nr) Pittville
- Pittville Student Village (o/s) Prestbury
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first RC5 bus?
The first RC5 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:21 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last RC5 bus?
The last RC5 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:32. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the RC5 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 RC5 bus?
The RC5 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.