There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain
4h 8m£69–137Drive 96.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Cheltenhamcar 96.9 mi
2h 21m£24–34Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 444
5h 42m£38–91Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus X6
- Take the bus from St Paul's Church to Station Road Topbus 2 / ...
- Take the bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus
7h 40m
Poole to Cheltenham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Cheltenham is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Cheltenham station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Royal Well Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Southampton Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Poole and Cheltenham is 156 miles. The road distance is 97.4 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £65 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Poole to Cheltenham, including transfers.
Poole to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Cheltenham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Cheltenham is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £35 - £95 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Cheltenham, England?
You can take a train from Poole to Cheltenham Spa via Southampton Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Royal Well Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 42m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- enquiries@morebus.co.uk
- Website
- More Bus
Bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- More Bus
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- Website
- Salisbury Reds
Bus from St Paul's Church to Station Road Top
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Salisbury Reds
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to Cheltenham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Cheltenham is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Poole to Cheltenham.
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