There are 4 ways to get from Cheltenham to Watford by train, bus, or car
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Watford Junctiontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2h 16m£18–119Bus
- Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 444
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Town Hallbus Ra3
3h 4mDrive 84.8 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Watfordcar 84.8 mi
1h 49m£21–30Train
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
3h 9m£34–155
Cheltenham to Watford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Watford is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Watford is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Watford. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Town Hall via Heathrow Terminal 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Watford. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Watford Junction via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Watford is 141 miles. The road distance is 85.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Watford without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 2h 16m and costs £17 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Cheltenham to Watford, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.
Cheltenham to Watford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Watford is to train via Birmingham which takes 2h 16m and costs £17 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Watford, England?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Watford Junction via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Town Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 3 in around 3h 4m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–80
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–55
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–150
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- 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
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Town Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/berkshire-thames-valley
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More Questions & Answers
Cheltenham to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Cheltenham to Watford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Watford is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Cheltenham to Watford.
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