What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Cheltenham?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Cheltenham is to bus via Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station which costs £6 - £26 and takes 4h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Cheltenham?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to Cheltenham station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd and arriving at Royal Well Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Cheltenham?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Cheltenham is 124 miles. The road distance is 96.6 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Cheltenham without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Cheltenham?

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Waterloo Station to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Cheltenham bus from?

Waterloo Station to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Cheltenham train from?

Waterloo Station to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Cheltenham is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Royal Well Bus Station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Cheltenham train arrive?

Waterloo Station to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Cheltenham is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Waterloo Station to Cheltenham.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to Cheltenham?

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Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

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Waterloo Station to Cheltenham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
3h 7m
£42–153
Bus via Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus Uk044
4h 47m
£7–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 444 / ...
3h 55m
£23–40
Drive 96 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Cheltenhamcar 96 mi
2h 4m
£24–34

Waterloo Station to Cheltenham by subway and train

93Weekly Services

3h 7mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Waterloo Station to Cheltenham.

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Distance: 123.6 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Cheltenham, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £40–150 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Royal Well Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £21–29 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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