Luggage
You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.
View our luggage policyWe accept:
Cheltenham to Heathrow Airport
From £12 one-way*
Generous luggage allowance
Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard
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Coach from Cheltenham to Heathrow
Our coaches from Cheltenham's Royal Well Bus Station to Heathrow Airport run from as early as 2.50am, with up to 7 journeys a day.
Plus, with coach tickets from £12 one-way*, plenty of legroom, free Wi-Fi and more, you can travel in style for less.
Coach from Cheltenham to Heathrow
Our coaches from Cheltenham's Royal Well Bus Station to Heathrow Airport run from as early as 2.50am, with up to 7 journeys a day.
Plus, with coach tickets from £12 one-way*, plenty of legroom, free Wi-Fi and more, you can travel in style for less.
| Cheltenham to Heathrow journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 2 hrs 10 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £12 * |
| Distance (approx) | 151km |
| No. of stops | 2 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 2:50am/16:30pm |
Our Cheltenham to Heathrow services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 444 service travels up to 6 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station
- Cheltenham (Charlton Kings)
- Cirencester (London Road)
- Swindon Bus Station
- Cricklade
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
Cheltenham to Heathrow route map
Return route
Other routes to Heathrow Airport
- Bath to Heathrow
- Birmingham to Heathrow
- Bournemouth to Heathrow
- Brighton to Heathrow
- Bristol to Heathrow
- Cambridge to Heathrow
- Cardiff to Heathrow
- Leicester to Heathrow
- London to Heathrow
- Nottingham to Heathrow
- Southampton to Heathrow
- Swindon to Heathrow
Inter-airport routes
Departing from Cheltenham
Royal Well Bus Station is based in the town centre – just a 4 minute walk from the town centre's Montpellier Gardens, and served by many regular bus routes, with Cheltenham Train Station just a short stroll away.
Travelling to Terminal 4 or 5?
For more frequent coach services, search for Heathrow Airport London (Terminals 2, 3) in the blue Journey Planner above. You can then take the free Heathrow Express train in between terminals.
Arriving at Heathrow Airport
To ensure a stress-free travel experience we recommend you get to the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time.
While you're waiting for your coach, Heathrow Airport has many great facilities for you to enjoy.
Facilities near to the stop include: a wide assortment of cafes, shops and restaurants, as well as rest areas, toilet facilities, cash machines and ticket machines.
Arrival and Departure information:
Terminal 2 & 3: Coaches arrive and depart from the Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Terminal 4: Coaches arrive and depart outside of Heathrow Terminal 4.
Terminal 5: Coaches arrive and depart outside of Heathrow Terminal 5.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station at 2.50am, arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station at 5.00am.
The last coach leaves from Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station at 16.30pm, arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station at 18.50pm.
A one-way journey from Cheltenham to Heathrow is available from £12*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Cheltenham to Heathrow take 2 hrs 10 mins.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 18.06.2025 for travel between 18.06.2025 - 15.10.2025.
