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 £17 - £25 and takes 1h 28m.

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 28m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Cheltenham station. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Royal Well Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

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 46m.

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 46m and costs £28 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Basingstoke to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Cheltenham bus from?

Basingstoke to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

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 46m and costs £28 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 54m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

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 28m to drive from Basingstoke to Cheltenham.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basingstoke to 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 SpaLondon Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
2h 46m
£28–181
Drive 69.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Cheltenham69.3 mi
1h 28m
£18–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Station806
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Well Bus Station444 / ...
3h 54m
£36–55
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Oxford
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to West StreetS3
3. Take the bus from West Street to Royal Well Bus Station801
4h 38m
£20–47

Basingstoke to Cheltenham by train

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Distance: 99.7 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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 £22–170 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Royal Well Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 3h 54m.

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