The average bus between Watchet and Cheltenham takes 9h 5m and the fastest bus takes 6h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Watchet 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 twice daily between Watchet and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 8:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watchet is at 6:41 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Hither Mead and take an average of 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Watchet 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 Watchet to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Watchet station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
Watchet to Cheltenham bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from County Hall station.
Watchet to Cheltenham bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Arle Court Transport Hub station.
The distance between Watchet and Cheltenham is 117.9 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a bus from Brendon Road to Promenade via Hither Mead, Castle Way, County Hall, Bus Station, and Arle Court Transport Hub in around 5h 19m.