There are 15 ways to get from Cheltenham to Châtel by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BHX - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Aigletrain
7h 12m€115–315Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Royal Well to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 444 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Thonon-les-Bainsbus
- Take the bus from Les Arts to Eglisebus 12
25h 43m€90–189Train
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Aigletrain Ir / ...
12h 40m€324–546Bus, train
- Take the bus from Royal Well to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 444 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Thonon Les Bainstrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Les Arts to Eglisebus 12
21h 30m€157–261Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Cheltenham to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Châtelcar
12h 37m€304–385Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRS - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Aigletrain
7h 30m€113–276Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LHR - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Aigletrain
8h 29m€182–479Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MAN - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Aigletrain
9h 5m€154–357Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LGW - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Aigletrain
9h 38m€157–397Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LTN - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Aigletrain
9h 17m€178–432Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel, train
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
10h 35m€221–535Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausannetrain
10h 31m€262–672Train, bus
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the bus from Lille to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 757 / ...
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Thonon Les Bainstrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Les Arts to Eglisebus 12
16h 2m€272–456Bus via Luxembourg
- Take the bus from Royal Well to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 444 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg to Metz - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Thonon-les-Bainsbus
- Take the bus from Les Arts to Eglisebus 12
29h 41m€101–189Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Cheltenham to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Châtelcar
13h 37m€200–352
Cheltenham to Châtel by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Châtel is to bus which costs €90 - €190 and takes 25h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Châtel is to train and fly which takes 7h 12m and costs €110 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Châtel. However, there are services departing from Royal Well and arriving at Eglise via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Les Arts. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Châtel. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Aigle via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu and Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Châtel is 1114 km.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Châtel without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 30m and costs €150 - €270.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Cheltenham to Châtel, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Châtel bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.
Cheltenham to Châtel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Châtel is to train which takes 12h 40m and costs €320 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €190 and takes 25h 43m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Châtel, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Châtel via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, Genève, and Aigle in around 12h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to Eglise via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Thonon-les-Bains, and Les Arts in around 25h 43m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €35–190
Flights from Bristol Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–170
Flights from Manchester Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–170
Flights from Manchester Airport to Geneva International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €40–170
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–190
Flights from Luton Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–220
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Cheltenham to Châtel bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Châtel is 1h ahead of Cheltenham. It is currently 12:06 PM in Cheltenham and 1:06 PM in Châtel.
Cheltenham to Châtel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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