42
42 Bus Times – Cheltenham ↔ Ashchurch
16:50
203 minAshchurch Railway .. 17:3717:25
238 minAshchurch Railway .. 18:1218:00
273 minAshchurch Railway .. 18:49MON-FRI · 16 services05:45 — 19:10
The 42 bus runs between Cheltenham and Ashchurch, operated by Stagecoach. This route has 40 stops.
Number 42 Bus Timetable
Inbound
Accessibility: Stagecoach provides Journey Assistance Cards for passengers with limited vision or hearing, communication difficulties, special educational needs, non-native English speakers, or those needing extra time to find a seat. Cards work any time, seven days a week, on all bus services.
Fares & Tickets
Contactless
Ticket Types
Day RiderStudent TicketsFlexible Tickets
£3 capped fare scheme
Passes through:
CheltenhamKingsditchUckingtonPiffs ElmKnightsbridgeCoombe HillDeerhurst WaltonTredingtonTewkesburyPriors ParkMittonNewtownAshchurch
Where does the 42 bus stop?
The 42 serves 40 stops passing through Cheltenham, Kingsditch, Uckington, Piffs Elm, Knightsbridge, Coombe Hill, Deerhurst Walton, Tredington, Tewkesbury, Priors Park, Mitton, Newtown and Ashchurch. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 42 run on weekends?
Yes, the 42 runs on Saturdays and Sundays. The weekend timetable may have fewer departures than weekdays - use the day tabs above to compare.
Can I use a bus pass on the 42?
Concessionary bus pass holders travel free. Job seekers receive half price single and return tickets.
Does the 42 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 42. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact Stagecoach to confirm bank holiday arrangements.
Sources:
Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data · www.stagecoachbus.com for operator information · BODS Fares API for fare data
NOC: SCEM, SCSO, SCCU, SCOX, SCMY, SDVN, SCCM, SCFI, SCHI, SCNH, SCEK, SSWL, SCGL, STWS, SCNE, SYRK, SBLB, ELBG
Valid from 20 Jul 2026
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: Today
This route serves 40 bus stops across 13 areas.