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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Reading is to bus via Oxford which costs £5 - £9 and takes 3h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Reading. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Reading?

The distance between Cheltenham and Reading is 85 miles. The road distance is 69.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £35 - £70.

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

The train from Cheltenham Spa to Reading takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Reading bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Reading?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Reading is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 3h 17m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cheltenham to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Reading is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Cheltenham to Reading.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Readingtrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
1h 30m
£35–70
Bus via Oxford
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus X52
2. Take the bus from Westgate to Station Roadbus X40 / ...
3h 42m
£6–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 444
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 17m
£46–79
Drive 69 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Readingcar 69 mi
1h 17m
£17–25

Cheltenham to Reading by train

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Distance: 84.3 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 3h 17m.

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