There are 5 ways to get from Cheltenham to Poole by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
4h 2m£80–177Drive 97.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cheltenham to Poolecar 97.8 mi
2h 16m£25–35Bus
- Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 444
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
5h 23m£40–55Train
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Weymouthtrain Cheltenham Spa - Weymouth
- Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
4h 35m£83–163Bus, train
- Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to West Streetbus 801
- Take the train from Oxford to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 24m£60–154
Cheltenham to Poole by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Poole is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Poole is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £24 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Poole. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Poole via Bristol Temple Meads and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Poole is 156 miles. The road distance is 98.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Poole without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 2m and costs £80 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Cheltenham to Poole, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.
Cheltenham to Poole train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Poole is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 2m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Poole, England?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Poole via Bristol Temple Meads and Southampton Central in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 23m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £29–45
- 1st Class
- £40–60
Train from Oxford to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £50–75
- 1st Class
- £95–140
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £25–31
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £30–50
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–50
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–80
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £70–85
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £90–130
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Southampton Central to Poole
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £15–22
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £26–40
Train from Weymouth to Poole
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £13–19
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £22–35
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1451 820369
- info@pulhamscoaches.com
- Website
- pulhamscoaches.com
Bus from Royal Well Bus Station to West Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.pulhamscoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Cheltenham to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Cheltenham to Poole train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Poole is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Cheltenham to Poole.
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