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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Poole is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Poole is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Royal Well and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Poole. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Poole via Reading and Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Poole?

The distance between Cheltenham and Poole is 166 miles. The road distance is 97.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Poole without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 12m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Cheltenham to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Poole bus from?

Cheltenham to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Poole train from?

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

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Poole?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Poole is to train via Reading which takes 4h 12m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Poole bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cheltenham to Poole train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Poole is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Cheltenham to Poole.

How do I get a train ticket from Cheltenham to Poole?

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

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Readingtrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 12m
£68–119
Drive 97.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Poolecar 97.2 mi
2h 20m
£25–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Well to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 444 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035 / ...
5h 24m
£26–47
Train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Weymouthtrain Cheltenham Spa - Weymouth
2. Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
4h 36m
£66–122

Cheltenham to Poole by train

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Distance: 165.4 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Poole via Reading and Bournemouth in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 24m.

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