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

The cheapest way to get from London to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £5 - £29 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Cheltenham is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £40 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between London and Cheltenham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Royal Well Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between London and Cheltenham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Paddington and arriving at Cheltenham Spa. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from London to Cheltenham?

The distance between London and Cheltenham is 121 miles. The road distance is 95.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £40 - £150.

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

The train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spa takes 1h 59m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the London to Cheltenham bus from?

London to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Cheltenham train from?

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

Train or bus from London to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from London to Cheltenham is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £40 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £29 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the London to Cheltenham bus arrive?

London to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Royal Well Bus Station.

Where does the London to Cheltenham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Cheltenham is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from London to Cheltenham.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

There are 408+ hotels available in Cheltenham.

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

There are 4 ways to get from London 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 London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
1h 59m
£40–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 444 / ...
3h 5m
£5–29
Drive 94.7 mi
1. Drive from London to Cheltenhamcar 94.7 mi
1h 59m
£24–34
Bus via Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Well Bus Stationbus Uk044
3h 41m

London to Cheltenham by train

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Distance: 119.8 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £40–150 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Royal Well Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £21–29 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.

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