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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Cheltenham is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Cheltenham station. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station via New Canal, Market Place Bus Island and Regent Circus Swindon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Salisbury and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Cheltenham?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Cheltenham is 123 miles. The road distance is 71.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Cheltenham without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 2m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Shaftesbury to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Cheltenham bus from?

Shaftesbury to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from The Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Cheltenham train from?

Shaftesbury to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Salisbury station.

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Cheltenham is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 2m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 49 bus, which costs and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at New Canal station.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Cheltenham train arrive?

Shaftesbury to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Cheltenham is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Shaftesbury to Cheltenham.

Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

There are 1829+ hotels available in Cheltenham.

Shaftesbury to Cheltenham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 49 bus

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

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Salisbury - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 2m
£55–109
Drive 71.2 mi
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1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Cheltenhamcar 71.2 mi
1h 42m
£18–25
Bus, line 49 bus
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from New Canal to Station Road Topbus 2 / ...
3. Take the bus from Market Place Bus Island to Regent Circusbus 49
4. Take the bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus
6h 29m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cheltenham Spatrain Salisbury - Worcester Foregate Street / ...
4h 53m
Train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Westbury (Wilts)train London Waterloo - Westbury
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Gloucestertrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
6h 26m
£55–117

Shaftesbury to Cheltenham by bus and train

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Distance: 122.7 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Shaftesbury, Dorset, England and Cheltenham, England?

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Cheltenham Spa via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Salisbury, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station via New Canal, Station Road Top, Market Place Bus Island, and Regent Circus Swindon in around 6h 29m.

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