There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Cheltenham Racecourse by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
4h 34m£71–116Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus Uk044
5h 54m£25–36Drive 97.1 mi
- Drive from Bournemouth to Cheltenham Racecoursecar 97.1 mi
2h 14m£25–35Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus X3 / ...
- Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
- Take the train from Salisbury to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Park & Ridebus D / ...
6h 5m£49–84
Bournemouth to Cheltenham Racecourse by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Cheltenham Racecourse is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Cheltenham Racecourse is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £24 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth to Cheltenham Racecourse. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Park & Ride via London Heathrow Airport and Clarence Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Cheltenham Racecourse. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Cheltenham Racecourse is 164 miles. The road distance is 97.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Cheltenham Racecourse without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Bournemouth to Cheltenham Racecourse, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Cheltenham Racecourse bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Cheltenham Racecourse train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Cheltenham Racecourse is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Cheltenham Racecourse, England?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Cheltenham Racecourse via Reading, Cheltenham Spa, Railway Station, and Park & Ride in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth to Cheltenham Racecourse via London Heathrow Airport, Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station, Clarence Parade, and Park & Ride in around 5h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Salisbury to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- [email protected]
- Website
- More Bus
Bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- More Bus
Bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SA
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- More Bus
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Railway Station to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
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Booking & Getting There
Bournemouth to Cheltenham Racecourse bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.
Bournemouth to Cheltenham Racecourse train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Cheltenham Racecourse is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Bournemouth to Cheltenham Racecourse.
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