There are 4 ways to get from Wales to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spatrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
1h 12m£8–19Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Royal Well Bus Stationbus Cp9
2h£30–45Drive 67.3 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Cheltenhamcar 67.3 mi
1h 18m£17–24Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cheltenham Spatrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 23m£17–31
Wales to Cheltenham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Cheltenham is to train which costs £8 - £19 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Cheltenham is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £8 - £19.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Royal Well Bus Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Tuesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Cheltenham Spa. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between Wales and Cheltenham is 63 miles. The road distance is 67.7 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £8 - £19.
The train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa takes 1h 12m including transfers and departs hourly.
Wales to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Wales to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Wales to Cheltenham is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £8 - £19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Wales and Cheltenham, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £8–19 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Royal Well Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 2h.
Train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–14
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–13
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Wales to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Royal Well Bus Station.
Wales to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Cheltenham is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Wales to Cheltenham.
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