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.
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Heathrow Airport to Cheltenham
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Coach from Heathrow to Cheltenham
Our coaches from Heathrow Airport to Cheltenham's Royal Well Bus Station run from as early as 0.45am. Our last coach of the day leaves for Cheltenham at 21.40pm.
With up to 9 direct journeys a day and fares starting from £18 one-way*, you can travel with confidence and ease once again.
| Heathrow to Cheltenham journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 2 hrs 10 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £18 * |
| Distance (approx) | 151km |
| No. of stops | 1 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 0:45am/21:50pm (from Heathrow Terminal 2) |
Our Heathrow to Cheltenham services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 444 service travels up to 9 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Heathrow Airport London T2
- Swindon
- Cricklade
- Cirencester
- Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station
- Cheltenham (Arle Court)
Heathrow to Cheltenham route map
Departing from Heathrow
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.
Arriving in Cheltenham
Royal Well Bus Station is based in the town centre – just an 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.
*Subject to availability
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Heathrow Terminal 2 at 0.45am, arriving at Cheltenham Bus Station at 3.05am.
The last coach leaves from Heathrow Terminal 2 at 21.50pm, arriving at Cheltenham Bus Station at 23.59pm.
A one-way journey from Heathrow to Cheltenham is available from £18*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Heathrow to Cheltenham 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 30.04.2025 for travel between 30.04.2025 - 27.08.2025.
