There are 4 ways to get from Cheltenham to Southampton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2h 57m£55–108Drive 85.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cheltenham to Southamptoncar 85.2 mi
1h 54m£21–30Bus, train
- Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus X52
- Take the train from Oxford to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 14m£43–64Bus
- Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 444
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032
4h 32m£30–73
Cheltenham to Southampton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Southampton is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Southampton is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Southampton Central via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Southampton is 122 miles. The road distance is 85.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Cheltenham to Southampton, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.
Cheltenham to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Southampton is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Southampton, England?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Southampton Central via Bristol Temple Meads in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 32m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Oxford to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1451 820369
- [email protected]
- Website
- pulhams.co.uk
Bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Gloucester Green Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.pulhams.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cheltenham to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Cheltenham to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Southampton is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Cheltenham to Southampton.
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