There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cheltenham Spatrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
1h 43m£50–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk045 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Royal Wellbus 825
4h 5m£14–29Drive 113.4 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Cheltenhamcar 113.4 mi
1h 54m£29–41Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Filton Abbey Woodtrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Cheltenham Spatrain Bristol Temple Meads - Worcester Foregate Street / ...
3h 40m£51–96
Exeter to Cheltenham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £13 - £29 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Cheltenham is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Royal Well via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Cheltenham Spa. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Exeter and Cheltenham is 120 miles. The road distance is 114.1 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £50 - £80.
The train from Exeter St Davids to Cheltenham Spa takes 1h 43m including transfers and departs hourly.
Exeter to Cheltenham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Cheltenham is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £50 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £29 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Cheltenham, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Royal Well via Bus Station in around 4h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Cheltenham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Exeter to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Cheltenham is 114 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Exeter to Cheltenham.
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