The cheapest and fastest coaches from Carlisle to Cheltenham
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£59
Fastest journey
15 h 30 m
Average duration
15 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
338 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Carlisle to Cheltenham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlisle to Cheltenham will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £59.
To travel from Carlisle to Cheltenham you need to make at least one change.
10:4515h30Carlisle2:15Cheltenham£591One-way1 change
10:4515h30Carlisle2:15Cheltenham£591One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Carlisle to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £59. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £59, and a train costs an average of £57.
Distance: 338 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£59 Average Price Cheapest | £90 Average Price |
16h 0m Average total duration 15h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Carlisle to Cheltenham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Carlisle to Cheltenham coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 4 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:45 Carlisle | 15h30 | 2:15 Cheltenham | 1 change | |
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Compare prices and tickets Carlisle to Cheltenham by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Carlisle to Cheltenham
Buses from Carlisle to Cheltenham run on average 1 times per day, taking around 15h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £59 but you can travel from only £57 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:50, the last at 19:10. The fastest coach covers the 338 km distance in 15h 30m.
Distance 338 km |
Average bus duration 15h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 15h 30m |
First bus 0:50 |
Last bus 19:10 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Bus providers: National Express from Carlisle to CheltenhamYou can travel by bus between Carlisle to Cheltenham with National Express for as low as £57. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Carlisle to Cheltenham coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carlisle to Cheltenham by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cheltenham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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