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

The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 9h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stanstead to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Stanstead and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to Cheltenham station. However, there are services departing from Stanway Close and arriving at Royal Well Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

How far is it from Stanstead to Cheltenham?

The distance between Stanstead and Cheltenham is 191 miles. The road distance is 136.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stanstead to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Stanstead to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Cheltenham bus from?

Stanstead to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Train or bus from Stanstead to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Cheltenham is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via London Stansted Airport (STN), which costs £30 - £85 and takes 8h 48m.

Where does the Stanstead to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Stanstead to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Stanstead to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to Cheltenham is 137 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Stanstead to Cheltenham.

Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

There are 1837+ hotels available in Cheltenham.

Stanstead to Cheltenham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Stanstead to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
5h 45m
£83–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thetford to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk950
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus Uk044
9h 27m
£22–37
Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 444
8h 48m
£34–81
Drive 136.1 mi
1. Drive from Stanstead to Cheltenhamcar 136.1 mi
3h 9m
£34–49
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Scotchford Bridge to Railway Stationbus 47A
2. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridgetrain
3. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
7h
£111–166

Stanstead to Cheltenham by bus and train

43Weekly Services

5h 45mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Stanstead to Cheltenham.

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Distance: 189.6 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Stanway Close to Cheltenham Spa via Bus Station, Sudbury (Suffolk), Marks Tey, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanway Close to Royal Well Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 48m.

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