There are 4 ways to get from Cheltenham to Tenby by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gloucester to Tenbytrain London Paddington - Pembroke Dock
4h 41m£86–167Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp9
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus 112
6h£26–42Drive 143.8 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Tenbycar 143.8 mi
2h 43m£35–51Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penallytrain Cardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
5h 4m£28–58
Cheltenham to Tenby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Tenby is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Tenby is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Upper Park Road via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Tenby via Gloucester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Tenby is 170 miles. The road distance is 144.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Tenby without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Cheltenham to Tenby, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.
Cheltenham to Tenby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Tenby is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Tenby, Wales?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Gloucester to Tenby once a week. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Upper Park Road via Sophia Gardens in around 6h.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Gloucester to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £85–160
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £85–110
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £110–160
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–18
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Penally
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cheltenham to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Cheltenham to Tenby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Tenby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Tenby is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Cheltenham to Tenby.
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