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Improvements to Arle Court Park & Ride Service 100

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Gloucestershire County Council in partnership with Stagecoach West is pleased to announce a series of improvements to the Arle Court Park & Ride Service 100, enhancing reliable, affordable and sustainable travel options for Cheltenham with changes now in effect.

The 100 service operates from Arle Court Transport Hub into central Cheltenham and is important in helping to reduce congestion and air pollution in the town centre. With free all-day parking for those using the 100 bus and return fares of just £3.50 for adults or £5 for groups of up to five, the service provides one of the most cost-effective ways to access the town centre. Buses can take advantage of sections of Cheltenham’s bus lanes, offering a journey time of around 12 minutes into the heart of the town.

New Sunday service - £50,000 investment

Buses are now operating every 20 minutes between 09:25 and 17:05 on Sundays, offering greater flexibility for weekend shoppers, workers and visitors. 

Late night shopping evening buses - £10,000 investment

To support the busy festive period, additional evening journeys are now running every 20 minutes until Saturday, 10 January 2026. 

  • Services operate until 21:45 Monday to Saturday and until 18:05 on Sundays  
  • Journeys run between Cheltenham Promenade and Arle Court Park & Ride. 

These improvements have been made possible by £60,000 funding from Gloucestershire County Council, demonstrating the commitment to boosting local public transport options and supporting more sustainable travel in and out of Cheltenham. 

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Cllr Roger Whyborn, cabinet member for sustainable transport and strategic highways at Gloucestershire County Council, said: “Ensuring Arle Court Transport Hub provides as many flexible services as possible is really important to us to ensure that air pollution and congestion continue to reduce. We also want to provide our residents with regular efficient bus services and are proud to continue to support this through investment and partnership working.”

Chris Hanson, Managing Director, Stagecoach West, said: “We’re proud to be enhancing the Arle Court Park & Ride Service 100 in partnership with Gloucestershire County Council. The new Sunday service and extra evening journeys mean people can travel more easily, more sustainably and more affordably during one of the busiest times of the year. With free parking at Arle Court and quick, reliable links into Cheltenham, we’re committed to making the Park & Ride the most convenient choice for residents, commuters and festive visitors alike.” 

The hub is also home to the largest contactless payment EV charging public transport hub in the UK. The multi-storey car park features 100 x 7kW EV commissioned charge points for long stay-term charging and four rapid EV chargepoints – ideal for electric or hybrid car owners who want to charge their vehicle while they visit Cheltenham.