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How to get fromCheltenham to Channel Tunnelby train, unknown, bus, car or car train

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There are 5 ways to get from Cheltenham to Channel Tunnel by train, unknown, bus, car, or car train

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  1. Train, travel via London

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    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
    3. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
    4h 33m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus444 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminalbus814 / ...
    3. Walk from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Channel Tunnelunknown
    6h 14m

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel, travel

    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Walk from Calais-Fréthun to Channel Tunnelunknown
    4h 27m

  4. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Dover Priorytrain
    3. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
    5h 8m

  5. Bus, travel via Dover

    1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to London Victoriabus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus700 / ...
    3. Walk from Dover to Channel Tunnelunknown
    7h 15m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Channel Tunnel, France?

There is no direct connection from Cheltenham to Channel Tunnel. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, take the train to Dover Priory, then travel to Channel Tunnel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Channel Tunnel via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal in around 6h 14m.

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