Travel between Cheltenham and Gloucester
Cycling
There are plenty of cycle lanes on main roads in both towns.
Gloucestershire Cycle Spine
The B4063 Gloucester to Cheltenham Cycleway is part of the Gloucestershire Cycle Spine, aiming to provide a continuous and safe cycling route between the two towns. For the latest route information and phases yet to be completed, please click here.
Tourist Cycle Trails
For Cheltenham cycle trails please click here.
For Gloucester cycle trials please click here.
Cycle Parking
For Cheltenham cycle parking please click here.
For information on taking bikes on trains please visit our Train section.
Bus
Stagecoach
The 94 Stagecoach Bus runs frequently between Cheltenham and Gloucester. The X service is a faster service that runs between both areas. Please check the 94 Stagecoach website for latest timetable.
Pulhams
The 99 Pulhams bus connects both Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals, with stops at Gloucester City Centre, Arle Court Park & Ride and Cheltenham Town Centre. Please check the 99 Pulhams website for latest timetable.
Train
Train services run between Cheltenham and Gloucester with a typical 10-minute journey. Cheltenham station is a mile away from the first sculpture and Gloucester station is just a stone’s throw away.
For the latest timetables please visit Great Western Railway and Cross Country Trains websites.
Space for bikes on trains is limited so, to make your journey easier, please make a reservation for your bike in advance
Coach
For coach travel to Gloucestershire please visit the National Express website.
For Cheltenham please click here. For Gloucester please click here.
Car
Please consider car-sharing options with families and friends where possible.
You can calculate the fuel usage of your car journey here.
Car Parks
For parking in Cheltenham please visit the Cheltenham Borough Council website here.
For parking in Gloucester please visit the Gloucester City Council website here.
For information on Park and Ride Cheltenham at Arle Court, please click here.
For information on Park and Ride Gloucester at Waterwells, please click here.
Taxi
For Cheltenham Taxi information please visit the Cheltenham Borough Council website here.
An option for a taxi in Cheltenham is Starline Taxis.
An option for a taxi in Gloucester is Gloucester A Star Taxi.
Local Information – Visit Cheltenham
Lions at Large is proud to have Visit Cheltenham as our Tourism Partner. For the best local information, places to stay, food and drink options and much more, please visit the Visit Cheltenham website.
Local Information – Visit Gloucester
Lions at Large is proud to have Visit Gloucester as our Tourism Partner. For the best local information, places to stay, food and drink options and much more, please visit the Visit Gloucester website.