The cheapest and fastest coaches from Newcastle to Cheltenham
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£46
Fastest journey
11 h 30 m
Average duration
12 h 58 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
343 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Newcastle to Cheltenham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to Cheltenham will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £24.
Of the 3 buses that leave Newcastle for Cheltenham every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 343 km distance in an average of 12 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 15 h 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.






Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Newcastle to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 343 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£30 Average Price Cheapest | £90 Average Price | £45 Average Price |
9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Newcastle to Cheltenham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to Cheltenham coaches for tomorrow, Friday 13 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:00 Newcastle | 12h25 | 19:25 Cheltenham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:30 Newcastle | 15h00 | 22:30 Cheltenham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:45 Newcastle | 11h30 | 01:15 Cheltenham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Newcastle to Cheltenham
Buses from Newcastle to Cheltenham run on average 8 times per day, taking around 8h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 343 km distance in 11h 15m.
Distance 343 km |
Average bus duration 8h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 11h 15m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express from Newcastle to CheltenhamYou can travel by bus between Newcastle to Cheltenham with Megabus, National Express for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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National Express
FAQs: Newcastle to Cheltenham coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle 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.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Newcastle and Cheltenham
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Royal Well (in the station)
- The Coffee House (0.2 km)
- The Brewery Quarter (0.5 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 94, 94U, 97, 98
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