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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Tours is to bus via Paris which costs €45 - €210 and takes 16h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Tours is to train and fly which takes 7h 6m and costs €100 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Tours?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Tours station. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Tours?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Tours. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at St Pierre Des Corps via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Tours?

The distance between Cheltenham and Tours is 874 km.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Tours without a car is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs €130 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Cheltenham to Tours, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Tours bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Tours train from?

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

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Tours?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Tours is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs €130 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €45 - €210 and takes 16h 32m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Tours bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Tours bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cheltenham and Tours?

Tours is 1h ahead of Cheltenham. It is currently 8:56 PM in Cheltenham and 9:56 PM in Tours.

Where does the Cheltenham to Tours train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Tours?

There are 1636+ hotels available in Tours.

Cheltenham to Tours - 11 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Cheltenham to Tours by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, car train, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
7h 37m
€136–601
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals444 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station
16h 32m
€48–203
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
3. Drive from Caen to Tours
10h 31m
€90–382
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Tours
9h 28m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Tours Parking Peupliers
20h 5m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corps
7h 11m
€97–302
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BHX - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corps
7h 6m
€106–335
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LHR - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corps
8h 23m
€161–574
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LGW - ORY
4. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corps
8h 55m
€140–652
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LTN - CDG
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corps
9h 2m
€128–471
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)BHX - BVA
3. Take the bus from Paris-Beauvais Airport to Paris, Saint-Denis Université
4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corps
8h 35m
€111–378

Cheltenham to Tours by train, subway, and foot

94Weekly Services

7h 37mAverage Duration

€136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 874.1 km
Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Tours, France?

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to St Pierre Des Corps via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 16h 32m.

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