There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
3h 41m£39–177Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals007 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Royal Well Bus StationUk044
7h 33m£15–45Drive 163.3 mi
- Drive from Folkestone to Cheltenham163.3 mi
3h 23m£40–58Train
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing CrossDover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham SpaLondon Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
4h 49m£59–227Bus via Royal Well Bus Station
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals007 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Royal Well Bus Station444 / ...
7h 41m£31–57
Folkestone to Cheltenham by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £15 - £45 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone station to Cheltenham station. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central station and arriving at Royal Well Bus Station via Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
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 41m.
The distance between Folkestone and Cheltenham is 229 miles. The road distance is 164.3 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Cheltenham without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 41m and costs £35 - £180.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Folkestone to Cheltenham, including transfers.
Folkestone to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Folkestone to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Cheltenham is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 41m and costs £35 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £45 and takes 7h 33m.
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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Royal Well Bus Station via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 7h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–60
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–75
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–80
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–35
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–150
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Folkestone to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Folkestone to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Cheltenham is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Folkestone to Cheltenham.
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