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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Edinburgh to Cheltenham from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.
today
$61
tomorrow
$61
Saturday
$59
Sunday
$51
Monday
$55
Tuesday
$42
Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 15h 25m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 2:00 AM Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station  Economy $61
National Express 12h 45m 9:25 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 10:10 AM Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station  Economy $78
National Express 14h 0m 10:05 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:05 PM Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station  Economy $99
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Cheltenham via Birmingham, you can save more than $26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      17h 5m
      0
      9:10 PM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      6:45 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $27
      • Waiting Time 6h 15m
    • FlixBus
      1h 15m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      2:15 PM
      Cheltenham
      Arle Court
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is 4h 20m longer, but you will save $26

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 13h 50m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:25 AM Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station  Economy $61
National Express 14h 0m 10:05 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:05 PM Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station  Economy $63
National Express 14h 30m 11:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 2:15 AM Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station  Economy $64
National Express 12h 45m 9:25 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 10:10 AM Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station  Economy $84
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Cheltenham via Birmingham, you can save more than $26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      12h 5m
      0
      9:10 PM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      6:45 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $27
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • FlixBus
      1h 15m
      0
      8:00 AM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      9:15 AM
      Cheltenham
      Arle Court
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
    Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save $26

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 13h 50m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:25 AM Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station  Economy $59
National Express 12h 45m 9:25 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 10:10 AM Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station  Economy $91
National Express 14h 0m 10:05 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:05 PM Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station  Economy $102
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Cheltenham via Birmingham, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      12h 5m
      0
      9:10 PM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      6:45 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $27
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • FlixBus
      1h 15m
      0
      8:00 AM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      9:15 AM
      Cheltenham
      Arle Court
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
    Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 14h 30m 11:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 2:15 AM Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station  Economy $51
National Express 13h 50m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:25 AM Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station  Economy $66
National Express 12h 45m 9:25 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 10:10 AM Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station  Economy $74
National Express 14h 0m 10:05 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:05 PM Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station  Economy $97
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Cheltenham via Birmingham, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      12h 5m
      0
      9:10 PM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      6:45 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $27
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • FlixBus
      1h 15m
      0
      8:00 AM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      9:15 AM
      Cheltenham
      Arle Court
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
    Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 13h 50m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:25 AM Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station  Economy $55
National Express 14h 25m 10:05 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:30 PM Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station  Economy $55
National Express 12h 40m 9:25 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 10:05 AM Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station  Economy $78
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Cheltenham via Birmingham, you can save more than $25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      14h 30m
      0
      11:45 AM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      9:25 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $24
      • Waiting Time 3h 35m
    • National Express
      1h 15m
      0
      1:00 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      2:15 AM
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save $25

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 14h 30m 11:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 2:15 AM Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station  Economy $42
National Express 15h 25m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 2:00 AM Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station  Economy $53
National Express 14h 25m 10:05 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:30 PM Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station  Economy $55
National Express 12h 40m 9:25 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 10:05 AM Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station  Economy $70
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Cheltenham via Birmingham, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      14h 30m
      0
      11:45 AM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      9:25 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $24
      • Waiting Time 3h 35m
    • National Express
      1h 15m
      0
      1:00 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      2:15 AM
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save $12

Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Cheltenham

See here how frequent the connections between Edinburgh and Cheltenham are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Edinburgh to Cheltenham. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Cheltenham.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 12 buses from Edinburgh to Cheltenham, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Cheltenham, with 9 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/1/2026 costs just $36, from National Express

Facts about the bus from Edinburgh to Cheltenham

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 3 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Cheltenham in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Cheltenham starting from $36!

Cheapest Bus $36
Fastest Bus 12h 40m
Earliest Bus 10:35 AM
Latest Bus 10:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes 3 Ø
Distance 283.6 miles
Bus Companies National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Edinburgh to Cheltenham

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Edinburgh for Cheltenham: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/19
Monday 07/20
Tuesday 07/21
Wednesday 07/22
Thursday 07/23
$61
Friday 07/24
$59
Saturday 07/25
$59
Sunday 07/26
$59
Monday 07/27
$55
Tuesday 07/28
$51
Wednesday 07/29
$53
Thursday 07/30
$57
Friday 07/31
$55
Saturday 08/01
$36
Sunday 08/02
Monday 08/03
$54
Tuesday 08/04
$53
Wednesday 08/05
$53
Thursday 08/06
$55
Friday 08/07
$63
Saturday 08/08
$53
Sunday 08/09
$61
Monday 08/10
$57
Tuesday 08/11
$53
Wednesday 08/12
$53
Thursday 08/13
$53
Friday 08/14
Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Cheltenham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Cheltenham, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $36, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Edinburgh to Cheltenham. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $55.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Cheltenham, with $42. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $55.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Cheltenham

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Edinburgh to Cheltenham in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Edinburgh to Cheltenham, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Edinburgh to Cheltenham are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Cheltenham

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Edinburgh and Cheltenham.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Cheltenham

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Edinburgh to Cheltenham? Or which bus companies serve the route Edinburgh to Cheltenham? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Edinburgh to Cheltenham bus

How much does a Edinburgh Cheltenham bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $36 and takes 14h 30m to reach Cheltenham. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh to Cheltenham?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $36 and $102. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cheltenham.

On average, how many connections are available from Edinburgh to Cheltenham each day?

Every day, the Edinburgh to Cheltenham bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Edinburgh to Cheltenham take?

The fastest bus from Edinburgh to Cheltenham is offered by National Express and takes 12h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $78. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Cheltenham?

The earliest bus arriving in Cheltenham from Edinburgh starts at 10:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Edinburgh to Cheltenham?

The latest bus trip departing from Edinburgh for Cheltenham starts at 10:05 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Edinburgh Cheltenham route?

When traveling by bus from Edinburgh to Cheltenham, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Cheltenham?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Cheltenham by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the Edinburgh to Cheltenham bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Edinburgh Cheltenham bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Edinburgh Cheltenham bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Edinburgh to Cheltenham on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Edinburgh to Cheltenham

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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