There are 4 ways to get from Cheltenham to Frinton-on-Sea by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Seatrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
4h 50m£89–156Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Royal Well to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 444 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus 717
7h 41m£33–56Drive 169.7 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Frinton-on-Seacar 169.7 mi
3h 21m£42–61Train
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Stansted Airporttrain Bristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport / ...
7h 47m£99–145
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Frinton-on-Sea is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Frinton-on-Sea is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Frinton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Royal Well and arriving at Frinton Rail Gates via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station and Stanwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Frinton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Frinton-on-Sea is 202 miles. The road distance is 170.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Frinton-on-Sea without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 50m and costs £85 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Cheltenham to Frinton-on-Sea, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Frinton-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.
Cheltenham to Frinton-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Frinton-on-Sea is to train via London which takes 4h 50m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 41m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Frinton-on-Sea, England?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to The Oaks via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Clacton-on-Sea, and Railway Station in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to Frinton Rail Gates via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station, Osborne Street, and Stanwell Street in around 7h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Sea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Stansted Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £90–140
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- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cheltenham to Frinton-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Cheltenham to Frinton-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Frinton-on-Sea is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Cheltenham to Frinton-on-Sea.
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