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

The cheapest way to get from Headington to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £4 - £8 and takes 3h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Headington to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Headington and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Headington to Cheltenham station. However, there are services departing from Headington Shops and arriving at Royal Well Bus Station via Bus Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Headington and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Headington to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Didcot Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Headington to Cheltenham?

The distance between Headington and Cheltenham is 48 miles. The road distance is 42.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Headington to Cheltenham without a car is to bus which takes 3h 3m and costs £4 - £8.

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

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

Where do I catch the Headington to Cheltenham bus from?

Headington to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from Headington Shops station.

Where do I catch the Headington to Cheltenham train from?

Headington to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Didcot Parkway station.

Train or bus from Headington to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Headington to Cheltenham is to bus which takes 3h 3m and costs £4 - £8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Headington to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Headington to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at Bus Garage station.

Where does the Headington to Cheltenham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Headington to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Headington to Cheltenham is 42 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Headington to Cheltenham.

Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

There are 1826+ hotels available in Cheltenham.

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

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Headington Shops to Bus Garagebus H2
2. Take the bus from Bus Garage to Royal Well Bus Stationbus X52
3h 3m
£5–7
Train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa
3h 15m
£36–72
Drive 41.9 mi
1. Drive from Headington to Cheltenhamcar 41.9 mi
55 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Headington to Cheltenhamtaxi 41.9 mi
55 min
£190–230

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Distance: 47.4 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Headington Shops to Royal Well Bus Station via Bus Garage in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Didcot Parkway to Cheltenham Spa every 2 hours. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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