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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Headington is to bus via Market Square which costs £4 - £8 and takes 2h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Headington is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Headington?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Headington. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Headington Shops via George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Headington?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Headington. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Oxford via Didcot Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Headington?

The distance between Cheltenham and Headington is 47 miles. The road distance is 42.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Headington without a car is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs £4 - £8.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Cheltenham to Headington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Headington bus from?

Cheltenham to Headington bus services, operated by Pulhams Coaches, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Headington train from?

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

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Headington?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Headington is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs £4 - £8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 2h 16m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Headington bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Headington bus services, operated by Pulhams Coaches, arrive at Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where does the Cheltenham to Headington train arrive?

Cheltenham to Headington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Didcot Parkway station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Headington?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Headington is 42 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Cheltenham to Headington.

Where can I stay near Headington?

There are 1496+ hotels available in Headington.

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

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus X52
2h 15m
£5–8
Train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Didcot Parkwaytrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
2h 16m
£37–69
Drive 42.2 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Headingtoncar 42.2 mi
56 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cheltenham to Headingtontaxi 42.2 mi
56 min
£190–230
Bus via Market Square
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Market Squarebus X52
2. Take the bus from Market Square to Headington Shopsbus H2
2h 29m
£5–7

Cheltenham to Headington by train, foot, and bus

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2h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 46.9 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

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

Pulhams Coaches operates a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Gloucester Green Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Didcot Parkway every 2 hours. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 16m.

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