Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£16
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 19 m
Buses on 18 Sept
10
Distance
123 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Heathrow Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Heathrow Airport will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 10 buses from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Heathrow Airport, including 7 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 123 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, while a train costs an average of £94.
Distance: 123 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£21 Average Price Cheapest | £94 Average Price | £36 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Heathrow Airport:
A coach is £73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Heathrow Airport costing on average £94.
Other travel options to London Heathrow Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 42m.
Tickets start at around £21 compared to roughly £36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £15. The journey takes 2h 42m versus 1h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Heathrow Airport coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 13:40 Cheltenham | 2h30 | 16:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:55 Cheltenham | 2h25 | 18:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:10 Cheltenham | 2h30 | 19:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX444 · NXA40 | 19:00 Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station | 9h05 | 4:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 change | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
FlixBus | 3:35 Cheltenham | 2h15 | 5:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 Cheltenham | 2h15 | 7:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX444 · NX230 | 5:45 Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station | 5h25 | 11:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 7:05 Cheltenham | 2h15 | 9:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 Cheltenham | 2h25 | 13:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Heathrow Airport run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:20, the last at 12:35. The fastest coach covers the 123 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 123 km |
Average bus duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 4:20 |
Last bus 12:35 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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