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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Cheltenham station. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Royal Well Bus Station via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Cheltenham?

The distance between Ipswich and Cheltenham is 194 miles. The road distance is 164.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Ipswich to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Cheltenham bus from?

Ipswich to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Cheltenham train from?

Ipswich to Cheltenham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.

Train or bus from Ipswich to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Cheltenham is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 6h 42m.

Where does the Ipswich to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Ipswich to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Ipswich to Cheltenham train arrive?

Ipswich to Cheltenham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Cheltenham is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Ipswich to Cheltenham.

How do I get a train ticket from Ipswich to Cheltenham?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Ipswich to Cheltenham?

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Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

There are 1815+ hotels available in Cheltenham.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
4h 16m
£86–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 444
6h 42m
£38–94
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus Uk044
5h 56m
£46–83
Drive 163.7 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Cheltenhamcar 163.7 mi
3h 11m
£41–59

Ipswich to Cheltenham by train

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Distance: 192.8 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Cheltenham Spa via Stratford and London Paddington in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Royal Well Bus Station via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 42m.

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