What is the cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Gatwick Airport?

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Gatwick Airport is to bus via Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station which costs £15 - £28 and takes 4h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Gatwick Airport?

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Gatwick Airport is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Gatwick Airport?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Gatwick Airport station. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at South Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Gatwick Airport?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Gatwick Airport?

The distance between Cheltenham and Gatwick Airport is 137 miles. The road distance is 117.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cheltenham to Gatwick Airport without a car?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Gatwick Airport without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £60 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Cheltenham to Gatwick Airport?

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Cheltenham to Gatwick Airport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Gatwick Airport bus from?

Cheltenham to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Gatwick Airport train from?

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

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Gatwick Airport?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Gatwick Airport is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £55 and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Gatwick Airport bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Cheltenham to Gatwick Airport train arrive?

Cheltenham to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Gatwick Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Gatwick Airport is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Cheltenham to Gatwick Airport.

How do I get a train ticket from Cheltenham to Gatwick Airport?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cheltenham to Gatwick Airport?

Book your Cheltenham to Gatwick Airport bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gatwick Airport?

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Cheltenham to Gatwick Airport - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cheltenham to Gatwick Airport by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Readingtrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
3h 22m
£61–116
Bus via Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station
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1. Take the bus from Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk044
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk940 / ...
4h 4m
£16–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 444
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
3h 37m
£26–55
Drive 116.6 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Gatwick Airportcar 116.6 mi
2h 13m
£29–41

Cheltenham to Gatwick Airport by train

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Distance: 136.1 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Gatwick Airport, England?

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Gatwick Airport via Reading in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 3h 37m.

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