Bus Cheltenham to Madrid from €172 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Cheltenham and Madrid takes 35h 21m and the fastest bus takes 30h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cheltenham to Madrid. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

35h 21m
Duration: 1,902 km
Distance: €172
Average price: Twice daily
Frequency

Bus via Dover

best

Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 444 / ...
Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus

29h 25m

€138–291

Cheltenham to Madrid bus times

Buses run twice daily between Cheltenham and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 3:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Madrid at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 35h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

7:35 PM → 9:45 AM
Arrives +2 days
38h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

5:45 AM → 1:15 PM
Arrives next day
31h 30m • 3 changes
7:35 PM → 9:45 AM
Arrives +2 days
38h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:15 PM
Arrives next day
31h 55m • 3 changes
7:00 PM → 9:45 AM
Arrives +2 days
38h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

3:00 AM → 1:15 PM
Arrives next day
34h 15m • 3 changes
7:00 PM → 9:45 AM
Arrives +2 days
38h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

3:00 AM → 1:15 PM
Arrives next day
34h 15m • 3 changes
7:00 PM → 9:45 AM
Arrives +2 days
38h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

5:45 AM → 1:15 PM
Arrives next day
31h 30m • 3 changes
7:35 PM → 9:45 AM
Arrives +2 days
38h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:15 PM
Arrives next day
31h 55m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Madrid? 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.

Map of how to get from Cheltenham to Madrid.

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Distance: 1,902.2 km
Duration: 35h 21m

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Madrid, Spain?

You can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobuses via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 29h 25m.

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