What is the cheapest way to get from South Shields to Cheltenham?

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Shields to Cheltenham?

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Royal Well via Interchange and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from South Shields to Cheltenham?

The distance between South Shields and Cheltenham is 276 miles. The road distance is 250.8 miles.

How do I travel from South Shields to Cheltenham without a car?

The best way to get from South Shields to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £110 - £180.

How long does it take to get from South Shields to Cheltenham?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from South Shields to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Cheltenham bus from?

South Shields to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Cheltenham train from?

South Shields to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from South Shields to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from South Shields to Cheltenham is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 4m.

Where does the South Shields to Cheltenham bus arrive?

South Shields to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the South Shields to Cheltenham train arrive?

South Shields to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Cheltenham is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from South Shields to Cheltenham.

Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

There are 1808+ hotels available in Cheltenham.

South Shields to Cheltenham - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

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There are 9 ways to get from South Shields to Cheltenham by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Cheltenham Spatrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 30m
£114–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 133
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Royal Wellbus 825
9h 4m
£40–67
Drive 249.3 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Cheltenhamcar 249.3 mi
4h 19m
£62–89
Subway to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the subway from South Shields to South Gosforthsubway
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain
4h 32m
£54–128
Subway, bus, train
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Monumentsubway Yel
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
9h 17m
£48–76
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain
6h 31m
£113–365
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain
6h 14m
£93–247
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
6h 7m
£91–236
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Cheltenham Spatrain
7h 15m
£140–293

South Shields to Cheltenham by subway and train

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Distance: 274.5 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Cheltenham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Royal Well via Interchange and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 4m.

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