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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Cheltenham is to bus via Oxford which costs £12 - £23 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Cheltenham station. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Royal Well Bus Station via West Croydon Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Purley to Cheltenham?

The distance between Purley and Cheltenham is 139 miles. The road distance is 105.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Purley to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Cheltenham bus from?

Purley to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Purley to Cheltenham train from?

Purley to Cheltenham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.

Train or bus from Purley to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Purley to Cheltenham is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the Purley to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Purley to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Purley to Cheltenham train arrive?

Purley to Cheltenham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Purley to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Cheltenham is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Purley to Cheltenham.

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

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Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

There are 1824+ hotels available in Cheltenham.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Purley to Farringdontrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
3h 38m
£60–131
Bus via Oxford
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Victoria Station/ Oxford Tube to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus Tube
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Royal Well Bus Stationbus X52
5h 19m
£12–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 444
5h 14m
Drive 105.1 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Cheltenhamcar 105.1 mi
2h 21m
£26–38

Purley to Cheltenham by train

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Distance: 138.4 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a train from Purley to Cheltenham Spa via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Royal Well Bus Station via West Croydon Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 14m.

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