RC6 Cheltenham to Linden via Hatherley, Up Hatherley
Operated by Bennetts. First bus 07:20, last bus 15:32. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
| Stop | 07:20 |
|---|---|
| The Norwood (by) | 07:20 |
| Dorchester Court (opp) | 07:21 |
| St Stephen's Road (before) | 07:23 |
| Bournside School (o/s) | 07:27 |
| Justicia Way (after) | 07:30 |
| Sunnyfield Lane (opp) | 07:32 |
| Leyson Road (after) | 07:34 |
| Grace Gardens (by) | 07:36 |
| Turning Circle (on) | 08:17 |
| Romney Close (opp) | 08:22 |
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 RC6
Bennetts publishes season tickets on this route for school pupils.
Annual Ticket Barnwood Road · Annual Ticket Bournside Road · Annual Pass Norwood Arms - Crypt/Ribston Hall · Annual Pass Barnwood Road - Crypt/Ribston Hall
…and 1 more ticket 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 RC6
RC6 towards Linden
All 10 stops
- The Norwood (by) Cheltenham
- Dorchester Court (opp) The Park
- St Stephen's Road (before) The Park
- Bournside School (o/s) Hatherley
- Justicia Way (after) Up Hatherley
- Sunnyfield Lane (opp) Up Hatherley
- Leyson Road (after) The Reddings
- Grace Gardens (by) Up Hatherley
- Turning Circle (on) Podsmead
- Romney Close (opp) Linden
RC6 towards Cheltenham
All 10 stops
- Turning Circle (on) Podsmead
- Romney Close (opp) Linden
- Grace Gardens (by) Up Hatherley
- Leyson Road (after) The Reddings
- Sunnyfield Lane (nr) Up Hatherley
- Justicia Way (before) Up Hatherley
- Bournside School (opp) Hatherley
- St Stephen's Road (after) The Park
- Moorend Park Road (corner of) The Park
- The Norwood (opp) Cheltenham
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 3 September 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 30 August 2026 Shurdington Road/Norwood Arms, Shurdington Road, Cheltenham → Tuffley Avenue Gloucester, Tuffley Avenue, Gloucester
- Service change effective 1 September 2025 To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable
- Service change effective 21 November 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 3 September 2024 To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH1098224/33 · Changes in Gloucestershire County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first RC6 bus?
The first RC6 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 RC6 bus?
The last RC6 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 RC6 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 RC6 bus?
The RC6 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 PH1098224/33. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.