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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Polegate is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Polegate is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Polegate?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Polegate. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Cophall Roundabout via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Royal Pavilion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Polegate?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Polegate. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Polegate via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Polegate?

The distance between Cheltenham and Polegate is 186 miles. The road distance is 153.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Polegate without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £45 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Cheltenham to Polegate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Polegate bus from?

Cheltenham to Polegate bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Polegate train from?

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

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Polegate?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Polegate is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £45 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Polegate bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Polegate bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cheltenham to Polegate train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Polegate?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Polegate is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Cheltenham to Polegate.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London PaddingtonCheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to PolegateLondon Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
3h 52m
£48–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Old Steine025
3. Take the bus from Royal Pavilion to Cophall Roundabout28
6h 54m
£31–51
Drive 152.7 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Polegate152.7 mi
2h 53m
£39–56
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Polegate
4h 28m
£71–186
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to West Street801
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to South Terminal Coach StationLgw
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Polegate
7h 11m
£36–55

Cheltenham to Polegate by train and subway

96Weekly Services

3h 52mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 185.4 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Polegate via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Cophall Roundabout via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Old Steine, and Royal Pavilion in around 6h 54m.

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