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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Cheltenham is to bus and line 51 bus which costs £16 - £20 and takes 8h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Royal Well via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Southampton Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Poole to Cheltenham?

The distance between Poole and Cheltenham is 156 miles. The road distance is 97.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Poole to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Cheltenham bus from?

Poole to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Cheltenham train from?

Poole to Cheltenham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Poole to Cheltenham is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Poole to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Poole to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Cheltenham train arrive?

Poole to Cheltenham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Poole to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Cheltenham is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Poole to Cheltenham.

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

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Poole to Cheltenham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 51 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain
4h 9m
£61–121
Bus, line 51 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus X6
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to New Canalbus X3
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to North Streetbus X5 / ...
4. Take the bus from North Street to Fleming Waybus X5
5. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Bingham Housebus 51 / ...
6. Take the bus from Bingham House to Promenadebus 51
8h 21m
£16–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Wellbus 444 / ...
5h 36m
£27–47
Drive 97.2 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Cheltenhamcar 97.2 mi
2h 20m
£25–35
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
4h 54m
£67–119

Poole to Cheltenham by train

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Distance: 155.3 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Cheltenham Spa via Southampton Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Royal Well via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 36m.

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