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

The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Cheltenham is to bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW) which costs £25 - £50 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lewes to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Lewes and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Lewes to Cheltenham station. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport South Terminal and arriving at Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Lewes and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Lewes and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Victoria station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Lewes to Cheltenham?

The distance between Lewes and Cheltenham is 175 miles. The road distance is 143.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lewes to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Lewes to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Cheltenham bus from?

Lewes to Cheltenham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Cheltenham train from?

Lewes to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.

Train or bus from Lewes to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Lewes to Cheltenham is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which costs £25 - £50 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Lewes to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Lewes to Cheltenham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Lewes to Cheltenham train arrive?

Lewes to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Lewes to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Lewes to Cheltenham is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Lewes to Cheltenham.

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

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Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

There are 1813+ hotels available in Cheltenham.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
4h 29m
£78–158
Bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus Uk044
5h 38m
£26–47
Drive 143.1 mi
1. Drive from Lewes to Cheltenhamcar 143.1 mi
2h 40m
£36–51
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
4h 56m
£70–138
Bus
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 444
6h 44m
£34–84

Lewes to Cheltenham by train and subway

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4h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 174.2 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Lewes to Cheltenham Spa via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lewes to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station via Gatwick Airport, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, and London Heathrow Airport in around 5h 38m.

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