The average bus between Harpenden and Cheltenham takes 7h 30m and the fastest bus takes 5h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Harpenden to Cheltenham. 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 4 times a day between Harpenden and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 10:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Luton Airport Parkway and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 14m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Harpenden to Cheltenham? 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 Harpenden to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Harpenden station and arriving at Cheltenham station via London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
Harpenden to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.
Harpenden to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Royal Well station.
Book your Harpenden to Cheltenham bus tickets online with Arriva UK, National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Harpenden and Cheltenham is 118.7 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a train from Harpenden to Royal Well via Luton Airport Parkway, Luton DART Parkway, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 39m.