W Cheltenham to Winchcombe via Prestbury, Southam
Operated by Stagecoach West. First bus 06:26, last bus 19:10. 24 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.40 to £3.00 — more.
| Stop | 07:00 | 08:05 | 09:35 | 10:35 | 11:35 | 12:35 | 13:35 | 14:45 | 16:00 | 17:05 | 18:10 | 19:10 to Winchcombe Library |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primark (Stop 2) | 07:00 | 08:05 | 09:35 | 10:35 | 11:35 | 12:35 | 13:35 | 14:45 | 16:00 | 17:05 | 18:10 | 19:10 |
| War Memorial (by) | 07:08 | 08:17 | 09:44 | 10:44 | 11:44 | 12:44 | 13:44 | 14:54 | 16:11 | 17:17 | 18:21 | 19:21 |
| Brook Close (corner of) | 07:20 | 08:29 | 09:55 | 10:55 | 11:55 | 12:55 | 13:55 | 15:05 | 16:22 | 17:28 | 18:32 | 19:32 |
| Crispin Road (after) | 07:26 | 08:35 | 10:01 | 11:01 | 12:01 | 13:01 | 14:01 | 15:11 | 16:28 | 17:34 | 18:38 | 19:38 |
| Library (opp) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 19:45 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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.
Fares on the W
Adult single £2.40 to £3.00 · Adult return £4.00 to £8.40 · Child single £1.80 to £3.00 · Child return £2.70 to £5.60
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.40 | Cheltenham | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.40 | £3.00 | Cromwell Rd | ||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.40 | Prestbury | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.40 | Southam | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.40 | Cleeve Golf Club | |
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.40 | Winchcombe |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Pittville Gates.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 1 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Stagecoach West before you travel.
Tickets on the W
Stagecoach West publishes singles, day returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children, young people and students.
Return Bristol · Single Bristol · Adult MyBus Day · Adult MyBus Week · Jobseeker Return · Jobseeker Single · West Gold DayRider · Cheltenham DayRider
…and 48 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 Stagecoach West's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 29 August 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Stagecoach West.
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 Stagecoach West before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 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.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Winchcombe: 12 journeys, first 07:00 towards Cheltenham: 11 journeys, first 06:26
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Winchcombe: 12 journeys, first 07:00 towards Cheltenham: 11 journeys, first 06:26
Route map
All stops on route W
W towards Winchcombe
All 26 stops
- Primark (Stop 2) Cheltenham
- North Place (Stop 1) Cheltenham
- Holy Trinity Church (opp) Cheltenham
- Pittville Gates (before) Cheltenham
- Whaddon Road (before) Cheltenham
- Cromwell Road (opp) Cheltenham
- Chelbury Mews (after) Cheltenham
- Coronation Road (opp) Lynworth
- Priors Road Junction (after) Prestbury
- United Reformed Church (opp) Prestbury
- War Memorial (by) Prestbury
- Sunset Lane (opp) Southam
- Rising Sun Hotel (opp) Cleeve Hill
- Stockwell Lane (corner of) Cleeve Hill
- Malvern View (opp) Cleeve Hill
- Brook Close (corner of) Winchcombe
- Corner Cupboard Inn (o/s) Winchcombe
- War Memorial (after) Winchcombe
- Old Police Station (opp) Winchcombe
- Crispin Road (after) Winchcombe
- Medical Centre (opp) Winchcombe
- Greet Road (nr) Winchcombe
- Gretton Road (before) Winchcombe
- Rathbone Close (after) Winchcombe
- Barnmeadow Road (in) Winchcombe
- Library (opp) Winchcombe
W towards Cheltenham
All 27 stops
- Crispin Road (after) Winchcombe
- Medical Centre (opp) Winchcombe
- Greet Road (nr) Winchcombe
- Gretton Road (before) Winchcombe
- Rathbone Close (after) Winchcombe
- Barnmeadow Road (in) Winchcombe
- Library (opp) Winchcombe
- Old Police Station (after) Winchcombe
- War Memorial (by) Winchcombe
- Corner Cupboard Inn (opp) Winchcombe
- Brook Close (opp) Winchcombe
- Malvern View (by) Cleeve Hill
- Stockwell Lane (opp) Cleeve Hill
- Rising Sun Hotel (o/s) Cleeve Hill
- Sunset Lane (corner of) Southam
- War Memorial (after) Prestbury
- United Reformed Church (o/s) Prestbury
- Priors Road Junction (before) Prestbury
- Coronation Road (by) Lynworth
- Welland Lodge Road (opp) Whaddon
- Cromwell Road (before) Cheltenham
- Whaddon Road (after) Cheltenham
- Malden Road (opp) Cheltenham
- Wellington Road (after) Cheltenham
- Holy Trinity Church (after) Cheltenham
- Pittville Street (Arrivals) Cheltenham
- Primark (Stop 2) Cheltenham
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 31 May 2026 To amend Route.
- Service change effective 31 August 2025 To amend Route.
- Service change effective 7 January 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 21 August 2023 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 27 November 2022 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH0005031/307 · Changes in Gloucestershire County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first W bus?
The first W departure on weekdays leaves at 06:26 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last W bus?
The last W on weekdays leaves its first stop at 19:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the W bus cost?
Stagecoach West's published fares on the W: adult single £2.40 to £3.00, adult return £4.00 to £8.40, child single £1.80 to £3.00, child return £2.70 to £5.60. The W 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. Stagecoach West day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the W bus?
The W is operated by Stagecoach West.
Timetable data from Stagecoach West via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH0005031/307. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.