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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Cheltenham is to bus via Royal Well Bus Station which costs £13 - £45 and takes 7h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Cheltenham station. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Royal Well Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via London Euston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Cheltenham?

The distance between Folkestone and Cheltenham is 229 miles. The road distance is 164.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Cheltenham without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 39m and costs £35 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Folkestone to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Cheltenham bus from?

Folkestone to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Cheltenham train from?

Folkestone to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Cheltenham is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 39m and costs £35 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 6h 43m.

Where does the Folkestone to Cheltenham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Folkestone to Cheltenham train arrive?

Folkestone to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Folkestone to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Cheltenham is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Folkestone to Cheltenham.

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

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

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
3h 39m
£39–177
Bus via Royal Well Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Royal Well Bus Stationbus Uk044
7h 11m
£13–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 444 / ...
6h 43m
£29–54
Drive 163.4 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to Cheltenhamcar 163.4 mi
3h 25m
£40–58
Train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
4h 49m
£59–265

Folkestone to Cheltenham by train and foot

137Weekly Services

3h 39mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Folkestone to Cheltenham.

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Distance: 227.6 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Cheltenham Spa via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Royal Well Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 6h 43m.

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