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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Stansted is to bus and train which costs £20 - £45 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Stansted is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Stansted?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Flagstone Paving via Railway Station Azalea Drive and The Portobello Inn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Stansted?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Borough Green & Wrotham via Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Stansted?

The distance between Cheltenham and Stansted is 156 miles. The road distance is 120.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Cheltenham to Stansted, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Stansted bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Stansted train from?

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

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Stansted?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Stansted is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Stansted bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Stansted bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Cheltenham to Stansted train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Stansted is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Cheltenham to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 17116+ hotels available in Stansted.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
3h 41m
£84–158
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus X52
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Green Line Coach Stationbus
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
6h 37m
£21–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 444 / ...
6h 19m
£30–69
Drive 119.5 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Stanstedcar 119.5 mi
2h 45m
£30–43
Train via London
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
4h 43m
£71–154

Cheltenham to Stansted by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 155.5 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Stansted via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, London Charing Cross, and Borough Green & Wrotham in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £20–50 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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