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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Cheltenham is to bus and line 51 bus which costs £15 - £22 and takes 7h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Royal Well via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Cheltenham?

The distance between Bournemouth and Cheltenham is 161 miles. The road distance is 96.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Bournemouth to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Cheltenham bus from?

Bournemouth to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Cheltenham train from?

Bournemouth to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Cheltenham is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Cheltenham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bournemouth to Cheltenham train arrive?

Bournemouth to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Cheltenham is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Bournemouth to Cheltenham.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bournemouth to Cheltenham?

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Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

There are 1801+ hotels available in Cheltenham.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
3h 50m
£69–115
Bus, line 51 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus X3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to New Canalbus X3
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to North Streetbus X5 / ...
4. Take the bus from North Street to Fleming Waybus X5
5. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Bingham Housebus 51 / ...
6. Take the bus from Bingham House to Promenadebus 51
7h 29m
£15–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Wellbus 444 / ...
5h 1m
£31–49
Drive 95.7 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Cheltenhamcar 95.7 mi
2h 11m
£24–35

Bournemouth to Cheltenham by train

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Distance: 159.6 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Cheltenham Spa via Reading in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Royal Well via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 1m.

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