There are 5 ways to get from Luton to Cheltenham by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central stationbus Mk1
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
3h 12m£21–98Bus
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 444
4h 7m£45–74Drive 82.1 mi
- Drive from Luton to Cheltenhamcar 82.1 mi
1h 53m£21–30Train
- Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
3h 45m£54–198Bus via Oxford
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 737
- Take the bus from West Street to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 801
5h 38m£26–72
Luton to Cheltenham by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Cheltenham is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Luton to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Cheltenham station. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Royal Well Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Luton to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Luton and Cheltenham is 133 miles. The road distance is 82.6 miles.
The best way to get from Luton to Cheltenham without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 12m and costs £21 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Luton to Cheltenham, including transfers.
Luton to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.
Luton to Cheltenham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
The best way to get from Luton to Cheltenham is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs £45 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £200 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Luton, England and Cheltenham, England?
You can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Royal Well Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Luton to Cheltenham Spa via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–55
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Luton to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–40
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- 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
- 01733207860
- cambridge.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/east
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1451 820369
- info@pulhamscoaches.com
- Website
- pulhamscoaches.com
Bus from West Street to Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.pulhamscoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Luton to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Luton to Cheltenham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Cheltenham is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Luton to Cheltenham.
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