London to Cheltenham bus with National Express

Buses from London to Cheltenham: Journey Details

National Express operates fourteen buses from London to Cheltenham, seven days a week. Buses depart from Victoria Coach Station in central London at around 7:30 a.m., until just before midnight and have a journey time of approximately 2.5 hours.

Taking the Bus from London

Buses from London to Cheltenham depart from London Victoria Coach Station, conveniently located close to Victoria Railway Station. Together they provide good transport connections across the city, South London and to the Sussex coast. Victoria Coach Station is a hub for local buses and is on the District, Circle and Victoria underground lines. There are frequent night bus services in the capital and a taxi rank is located outside both stations.

Getting into Cheltenham by Bus

Cheltenham is a historic spa town that became popular in the 17th century, when Royalty began visiting to take the healing mineral waters, with the Pittville Pump Room recapturing some of the atmosphere of earlier times. The city streets are lined with handsome Regency architecture and house some fine shops and restaurants. Other attractions in the city include the Holst Birthplace Museum and The Art Gallery and Museum, which houses a collection from the Cotswold Arts and Crafts Movement. Cheltenham is also famous for its racecourse and annual Gold Cup race day in March. Buses from London to Cheltenham arrive at Cheltenham Royal Wells Station, which is within walking distance of the town centre. Cheltenham's bus service is operated by Stagecoach and has routes that cover the town, surrounding villages and countryside. Shuttle bus services run from the town to Cheltenham Racecourse on race days. Taxis are available at the station.