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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Cheltenham is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Cheltenham station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Royal Well Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Southampton to Cheltenham?

The distance between Southampton and Cheltenham is 122 miles. The road distance is 85.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Southampton to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Cheltenham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southampton to Cheltenham train from?

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

Train or bus from Southampton to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Southampton to Cheltenham is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Southampton to Cheltenham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southampton to Cheltenham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southampton to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Cheltenham is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Southampton to Cheltenham.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Southampton to Cheltenham?

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Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

There are 1825+ hotels available in Cheltenham.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 37m
£55–106
Drive 85 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Southampton to Cheltenhamcar 85 mi
1h 56m
£21–30
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Oxfordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Royal Well Bus Stationbus X52
4h 16m
£43–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 444
4h 47m
£31–75

Southampton to Cheltenham by train

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Distance: 121 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Cheltenham Spa via Bristol Temple Meads in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Royal Well Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 47m.

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