The average bus between Cheltenham and Chester takes 9h 1m and the fastest bus takes 7h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cheltenham to Chester. 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 3 times a day between Cheltenham and Chester. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Chester at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Arle Court Transport Hub and take an average of 9h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Chester? 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 Cheltenham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Chester station via Lordswood Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
Cheltenham to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Arle Court Transport Hub station.
Cheltenham to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
Book your Cheltenham to Chester bus tickets online with Stagecoach West, National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cheltenham and Chester is 153.6 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a bus from Promenade to Chester Bus Interchange via Arle Court Transport Hub, Lordswood Road, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 5h 18m.