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How to get fromPoole to Cheltenhamby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    4h 7m
    £69–137

  2. Drive 96.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poole to Cheltenhamcar car 96.9 mi
    2h 21m
    £24–34

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus 444
    5h 22m
    £37–91

  4. Bus, line 51 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus bus X6
    2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to New Canalbus bus X3
    3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to North Streetbus bus X5 / ...
    4. Take the bus from North Street to Fleming Waybus bus X5
    5. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Bingham Housebus bus 51 / ...
    6. Take the bus from Bingham House to Promenadebus bus 51
    8h 21m

Poole to Cheltenham by train

Calendar121Weekly Trains
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 155.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Royal Well Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 22m.

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