Bristol Airport to Cheltenham Taxi and Private Transfer: Fares, Journey Time and Pickup
Landing at Bristol Airport and heading for Cheltenham? A private transfer takes you from the arrivals hall to the door in about 1 hour 15 minutes, at a price fixed before you travel. Below are the distance, the route, the fare for each vehicle and how the pickup works.
Distance and journey time
The distance is about 51 miles (82 km). In normal traffic the drive takes about 1 hour 15 minutes; allow longer at rush hour, on Friday afternoons and on bank holiday weekends. The drive heads round Bristol to the M5 and north to junction 11, then into Cheltenham, in about 1 hour 15 minutes.
About Cheltenham
Cheltenham is the gateway to the Cotswolds. Drop-offs are often hotels in the town centre, the racecourse during the Festival in March, the schools, and country houses in nearby Cotswold villages.
Fares by vehicle
- Economy Sedan (up to 4 passengers, 3 suitcases): from about £102
- First Class Sedan (4 passengers, 3 suitcases): about £143
- Standard Van (6 passengers, 4 suitcases): about £173
- First Class Van (6 passengers, 5 suitcases): about £275
- Minibus (up to 16 passengers, 10 suitcases): from about £306
Prices are per vehicle, not per person. The exact fixed price for your date and address is shown on the booking form before you pay, and does not change with traffic.
Meeting your driver at Bristol Airport
We follow your flight's real landing time, so an early or late arrival is no problem. The driver meets you in the arrivals hall, holding a sign with your name, helps with the luggage and walks you to the car. Waiting is free for 60 minutes from landing, and parking is included. Bristol has a single terminal. The airport has no railway station, so most passengers leave by road.
Going back to the airport
Going back, a pickup about 3 hours before a short-haul departure is a safe choice from Cheltenham (add an hour for long-haul): it leaves roughly 1 hour 45 minutes at Bristol Airport once you arrive. The driver collects you from your door and drops you at departures. Booking "Return" covers both legs and takes a discount off the return.
More information
See our Bristol Airport transfers guide. Related routes: Bristol Airport to Bristol city centre and Bristol Airport to Exeter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is it from Bristol Airport to Cheltenham?
About 51 miles (82 km).
How long does the journey take?
Around 1 hour 15 minutes when the roads are clear. Rush hour and holiday weekends add time.
How much is a taxi from Bristol Airport to Cheltenham?
From about £102 in an Economy Sedan for up to 4 passengers, or about £173 in a Standard Van for up to 6. The price is per vehicle.
Where will the driver meet me?
In the arrivals hall, holding a sign with your name. Waiting is free for 60 minutes after landing.
Are child seats available?
Yes, free of charge on request.
