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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Gatwick is to bus via Gatwick Airport North Terminal which costs £26 - £40 and takes 3h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Gatwick is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Gatwick station. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at North Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Gatwick?

The distance between Cheltenham and Gatwick is 137 miles. The road distance is 116.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £50 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Cheltenham to Gatwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Gatwick bus from?

Cheltenham to Gatwick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Gatwick train from?

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

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Gatwick is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £50 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Gatwick bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cheltenham to Gatwick train arrive?

Cheltenham to Gatwick train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Gatwick is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Cheltenham to Gatwick.

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

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

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

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Train
best
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 25m
£52–225
Bus via Gatwick Airport North Terminal
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 444
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus Uk940 / ...
3h 46m
£26–36
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 North Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
3h 25m
£28–53
Drive 115.8 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Gatwickcar 115.8 mi
2h 12m
£29–41

Cheltenham to Gatwick by train

96Weekly Trains

3h 25mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cheltenham to Gatwick.

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Distance: 136.1 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Gatwick Airport via Reading in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 3h 25m.

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