The average bus between Brighton and Cheltenham Spa takes 5h 32m and the fastest bus takes 4h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Brighton to Cheltenham Spa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Brighton and Cheltenham Spa. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Cheltenham Spa at 3:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 2m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Brighton to Cheltenham Spa? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Cheltenham Spa. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Cheltenham Spa station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Brighton to Cheltenham Spa bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.
Brighton to Cheltenham Spa bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Royal Well station.
The distance between Brighton and Cheltenham Spa is 180.7 km. The road distance is 264 km.
You can take a bus from Preston Circus to Cheltenham Spa via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Royal Well, Promenade, and Bleasby Gardens in around 5h 25m.