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How to get fromBedford to Cheltenhamby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Central stationbus bus X5
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    3h 1m
    £40–84

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Central stationbus bus X5
    2. Take the bus from High Street to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus bus X5
    3. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Royal Wellbus bus X52
    6h 10m
    £8–16

  3. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Royal Wellbus bus 825
    4h 46m
    £20–34

  4. Drive  81.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Cheltenhamcar car 81.3 mi
    1h 47m
    £20–29

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    3h 23m
    £58–88

Bedford to Cheltenham by bus and train

Calendar241Weekly Services
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Bedford to Cheltenham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 126.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Royal Well via Milton Keynes Coachway and Birmingham Coach Station in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bedford to Cheltenham Spa via Kettering, Leicester, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 23m.

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