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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Cheltenham station. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Royal Well Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Cheltenham?

The distance between Sunderland and Cheltenham is 278 miles. The road distance is 242.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £55 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Sunderland to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Cheltenham bus from?

Sunderland to Cheltenham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Cheltenham train from?

Sunderland to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Cheltenham is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £55 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Sunderland to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Sunderland to Cheltenham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Sunderland to Cheltenham train arrive?

Sunderland to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Cheltenham is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Sunderland to Cheltenham.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

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Sunderland to Cheltenham - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Sunderland to Cheltenham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Cheltenham SpaEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 13m
£57–217
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Leeds City Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Royal Well Bus Station100 / ...
8h 5m
£34–74
Drive 241 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Cheltenham241 mi
4h 6m
£59–85
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spa
4h 21m
£39–112
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Middlesbrough
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Cheltenham Spa
6h 25m
£77–209
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spa
6h 24m
£98–411
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
6h 7m
£64–234

Sunderland to Cheltenham by train

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5h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 276 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £55–210 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Royal Well Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 5m.

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