There are 5 ways to get from Kent to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
3h 56m£82–178Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus 814
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Royal Wellbus 444 / ...
6h 50m£26–44Train, bus
- Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
- Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus Uk044
5h 38m£38–64Drive 150.4 mi
- Drive from Kent to Cheltenhamcar 150.4 mi
2h 40m£38–55Train
- Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
4h 46m£78–137
Kent to Cheltenham by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kent to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kent to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Royal Well via King Street and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kent to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Ashford International, London Euston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Kent and Cheltenham is 225 miles. The road distance is 151.3 miles.
The best way to get from Kent to Cheltenham without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 56m and costs £80 - £180.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Kent to Cheltenham, including transfers.
Kent to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.
Kent to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
The best way to get from Kent to Cheltenham is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 56m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Kent, England and Cheltenham, England?
You can take a train from Lenham to Cheltenham Spa via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Royal Well via King Street and London Victoria in around 6h 50m.
Train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Lenham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Lenham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–90
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from King Street to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Royal Well
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Kent to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.
Kent to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Cheltenham is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Kent to Cheltenham.
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