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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cheltenham is to bus via Transport Hub which costs £7 - £16 and takes 3h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cheltenham is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £8 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Cheltenham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Royal Well Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Cheltenham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Cheltenham Spa. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cheltenham?

The distance between Cardiff and Cheltenham is 63 miles. The road distance is 67.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £8 - £19.

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

The train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa takes 1h 12m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cheltenham bus from?

Cardiff to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cheltenham train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cheltenham is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £8 - £19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 10m.

Where does the Cardiff to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Cardiff to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Royal Well Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Cheltenham train arrive?

Cardiff to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Cheltenham is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Cardiff to Cheltenham.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham SpaCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
1h 12m
£8–19
Bus via Transport Hub
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Transport HubUk077
3h 3m
£7–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Royal Well Bus Station825 / ...
2h 10m
£26–40
Drive 67.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cheltenham67.3 mi
1h 17m
£17–25

Cardiff to Cheltenham by train

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1h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 62.5 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Cheltenham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £8–19 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Royal Well Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £26–40 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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