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How to get fromCheltenham to Franceby train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Cheltenham to France by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain train Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    5h 12m
    €225–372

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Royal Well to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 444 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    13h 28m
    €51–84

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar car
    6h 49m
    €230–276

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BRS - CDG
    5h 14m
    €91–246

  5. Bus via London

    1. Take the bus from Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station to London Green Line Coach Stationbus bus Uk044
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 1700 / ...
    14h 13m
    €53–85

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Pariscar car
    8h 3m
    €126–233

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BHX - CDG
    5h
    €88–265

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LHR - CDG
    6h 12m
    €165–449

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane plane BHX - BVA
    3. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus bus
    6h 10m
    €67–248

  10. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LGW - CDG
    7h 20m
    €130–347

  11. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LTN - CDG
    7h
    €146–312

  12. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane BRS - BOD
    5h 29m
    €91–206

Cheltenham to France by train and subway

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 651.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and France?

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Cité via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to Châtelet via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Bercy in around 13h 28m.

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