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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Cheltenham is to bus via North Terminal Bus Station which costs £15 - £45 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick to Cheltenham station. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport North Terminal and arriving at Royal Well Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Gatwick to Cheltenham?

The distance between Gatwick and Cheltenham is 137 miles. The road distance is 116.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £50 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Gatwick to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Cheltenham bus from?

Gatwick to Cheltenham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Cheltenham train from?

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

Train or bus from Gatwick to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Cheltenham is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £50 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Gatwick to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Gatwick to Cheltenham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Gatwick to Cheltenham train arrive?

Gatwick to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Gatwick to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Cheltenham is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Gatwick to Cheltenham.

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

Book your Gatwick to Cheltenham train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Gatwick to Cheltenham?

Book your Gatwick to Cheltenham bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

There are 1674+ hotels available in Cheltenham.

Gatwick to Cheltenham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Gatwick to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car

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 Gatwick Airport to ReadingGatwick Airport - Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Cheltenham SpaLondon Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
3h 55m
£52–165
Bus via North Terminal Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk920 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Well Bus StationUk044
4h 29m
£15–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow AirportUk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Well Bus Station444 / ...
4h 25m
£27–37
Drive 115.5 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick to Cheltenham115.5 mi
2h 10m
£29–41

Gatwick to Cheltenham by train

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3h 55mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gatwick to Cheltenham.

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Distance: 136 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Cheltenham Spa via Reading in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Royal Well Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 25m.

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