What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Cheltenham?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Cheltenham is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Cheltenham?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Cheltenham?

The distance between Basingstoke and Cheltenham is 100 miles. The road distance is 69.7 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Cheltenham without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £40 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Cheltenham?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Basingstoke to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Cheltenham train from?

Basingstoke to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Cheltenham is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can line 730 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Cheltenham train arrive?

Basingstoke to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Cheltenham is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Basingstoke to Cheltenham.

How do I get a train ticket from Basingstoke to Cheltenham?

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Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

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Basingstoke to Cheltenham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basingstoke to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
2h 48m
£41–84
Drive 69.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Cheltenhamcar 69.3 mi
1h 29m
£17–25
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Oxfordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Royal Well Bus Stationbus X52
3h 44m
£25–37
Line 730 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Frimley station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 730
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 444
4h 37m

Basingstoke to Cheltenham by train

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2h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 99.7 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Cheltenham, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Royal Well Bus Station via Frimley station, Heathrow Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5 station, Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 37m.

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