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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Portsmouth is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 1h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at University of Portsmouth via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Portsmouth?

The distance between Cheltenham and Portsmouth is 146 miles. The road distance is 104.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Cheltenham to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Portsmouth bus from?

Cheltenham to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Portsmouth train from?

Cheltenham to Portsmouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Portsmouth is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £80 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Portsmouth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cheltenham to Portsmouth train arrive?

Cheltenham to Portsmouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Portsmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Portsmouth is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Cheltenham to Portsmouth.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cheltenham to Portsmouth?

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

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

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best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth & Southseatrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
3h 45m
£59–114
Drive 103.5 mi
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1. Drive from Cheltenham to Portsmouthcar 103.5 mi
1h 58m
£26–38
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 University of Portsmouthbus 030
5h 4m
£29–78
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus X52
2. Take the train from Oxford to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
5h 28m
£39–73

Cheltenham to Portsmouth by train

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Distance: 145.5 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Portsmouth & Southsea via Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to University of Portsmouth via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 4m.

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