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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £13 - £26 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Royal Well via South Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Dorset and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Weymouth and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Dorset to Cheltenham?

The distance between Dorset and Cheltenham is 146 miles. The road distance is 96.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £55 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Dorset to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Cheltenham bus from?

Dorset to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Cheltenham train from?

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

Train or bus from Dorset to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Dorset to Cheltenham is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £26 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Dorset to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Dorset to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Dorset to Cheltenham train arrive?

Dorset to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Dorset to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Cheltenham is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Dorset to Cheltenham.

Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

There are 1803+ hotels available in Cheltenham.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 56m
£55–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G30
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Bus Stationbus G18
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Royal Wellbus 825
6h 30m
£14–25
Drive 95.8 mi
1. Drive from Dorset to Cheltenhamcar 95.8 mi
2h 15m
£24–35
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus Cr5
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cheltenham Spatrain
7h 3m
£26–43

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Distance: 144.8 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Cheltenham Spa via Kings Statue, Weymouth, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Royal Well via South Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and Bus Station in around 6h 30m.

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