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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Braintree is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Braintree is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Braintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Royal Well and arriving at Rue De Jeunes via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Braintree?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Braintree via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Braintree?

The distance between Cheltenham and Braintree is 170 miles. The road distance is 131.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Braintree without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 9m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Cheltenham to Braintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Braintree bus from?

Cheltenham to Braintree bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Braintree train from?

Cheltenham to Braintree train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Braintree?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Braintree is to train via London which takes 4h 9m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Braintree bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Braintree bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cheltenham to Braintree train arrive?

Cheltenham to Braintree train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Braintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Braintree is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Cheltenham to Braintree.

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

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Braintreetrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
4h 9m
£76–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Well to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 444 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
5h 23m
£27–44
Drive 130.7 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Braintreecar 130.7 mi
2h 54m
£33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Stansted Airporttrain Bristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 13m
£94–136
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk044
2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Brentwoodtrain Heathrow Terminal 5 - Shenfield / ...
5h 50m
£44–78

Cheltenham to Braintree by train

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Distance: 169.1 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Braintree via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to Rue De Jeunes via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 5h 23m.

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