The average bus between Poole and Cheltenham takes 5h 41m and the fastest bus takes 5h. The bus service runs several times per day from Poole 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 every 3 hours between Poole and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 2:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Poole to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Poole to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Royal Well Bus Station.
Book your Poole to Cheltenham bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Poole and Cheltenham is 132 km. The road distance is 313 km.
You can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Royal Well Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 42m.