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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Cheltenham is to bus via Buckingham which costs £9 - £16 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Cheltenham station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Royal Well Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway and Gloucester Green Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Kettering, Leicester and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Bedford to Cheltenham?

The distance between Bedford and Cheltenham is 134 miles. The road distance is 81.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £65 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Bedford to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Cheltenham bus from?

Bedford to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Cheltenham train from?

Bedford to Cheltenham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Bedford to Cheltenham is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £65 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £27 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Bedford to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Bedford to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where does the Bedford to Cheltenham train arrive?

Bedford to Cheltenham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Cheltenham is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Bedford to Cheltenham.

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

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Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

There are 1815+ hotels available in Cheltenham.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
3h 25m
£69–100
Bus via Buckingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus C1 / ...
2. Take the bus from High Street to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus X5
3. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Royal Well Bus Stationbus X52
6h 20m
£9–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 737
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Royal Well Bus Stationbus X52
5h 16m
£12–27
Drive 81.3 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Cheltenhamcar 81.3 mi
1h 47m
£20–29
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus C1 / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
3h 49m
£48–94

Bedford to Cheltenham by train

229Weekly Trains

3h 25mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 133.4 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Cheltenham Spa via Kettering, Leicester, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Royal Well Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway and Gloucester Green Bus Station in around 5h 16m.

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