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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Balcombe is to bus via Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station which costs £15 - £35 and takes 4h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Balcombe is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Balcombe?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Balcombe. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Balcombe via London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Balcombe?

The distance between Cheltenham and Balcombe is 160 miles. The road distance is 127 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Balcombe without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Cheltenham to Balcombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Balcombe train from?

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

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Balcombe?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Balcombe is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £65 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Balcombe train arrive?

Cheltenham to Balcombe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Balcombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Balcombe is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Cheltenham to Balcombe.

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

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Where can I stay near Balcombe?

There are 542+ hotels available in Balcombe.

Cheltenham to Balcombe - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cheltenham to Balcombe by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Balcombetrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
3h 19m
£74–138
Bus via Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk044
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk920 / ...
4h 34m
£15–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 444
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
4h 8m
£29–63
Drive 126.3 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Balcombecar 126.3 mi
2h 16m
£32–46
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Readingtrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
3h 52m
£64–122

Cheltenham to Balcombe by train

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3h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 158.8 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Balcombe via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Balcombe via Heathrow Central Bus Station, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick Airport in around 4h 8m.

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