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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £2 - £4 and takes 1h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Cheltenham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Magdalen Street and arriving at Wetherspoons. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Didcot Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Oxford to Cheltenham?

The distance between Oxford and Cheltenham is 43 miles. The road distance is 41.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Cheltenham without a car is to bus which takes 1h 41m and costs £2 - £4.

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

The bus from Magdalen Street to Wetherspoons takes 1h 41m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Cheltenham bus from?

Oxford to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Pulhams Coaches, depart from Magdalen Street station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Cheltenham train from?

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

Train or bus from Oxford to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Oxford to Cheltenham is to bus which takes 1h 41m and costs £2 - £4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 2h 35m.

Where does the Oxford to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Oxford to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Pulhams Coaches, arrive at Wetherspoons station.

Where does the Oxford to Cheltenham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oxford to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Cheltenham is 41 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Oxford to Cheltenham.

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

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Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

There are 1826+ hotels available in Cheltenham.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Magdalen Street to Wetherspoonsbus X52
1h 41m
£2–4
Train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa
2h 35m
£35–69
Drive 41.2 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Cheltenhamcar 41.2 mi
57 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oxford to Cheltenhamtaxi 41.2 mi
57 min
£180–230

Oxford to Cheltenham by train

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Distance: 42.7 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

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

Pulhams Coaches operates a bus from Magdalen Street to Wetherspoons 5 times a day. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 1h 41m. 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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