There are 6 ways to get from Stanstead to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
5h 43m£88–167Line 41 bus, bus, line 51 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stanway Close to Bus Stationbus 41
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
- Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Regent Circus Swindonbus
- Take the bus from Fleming Way to Bingham Housebus 51 / ...
- Take the bus from Bingham House to Promenadebus 51
9h 37m£25–41Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 444
8h 5m£35–82Drive 136.1 mi
- Drive from Stanstead to Cheltenhamcar 136.1 mi
3h 9m£33–48Line 43 bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Groves Closebus 43 / ...
- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain
5h 47m£88–166Train
- Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
6h 40m£103–156
Stanstead to Cheltenham by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Cheltenham is to line 41 bus and bus and line 51 bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 9h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Stanstead to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to Cheltenham station. However, there are services departing from Stanway Close and arriving at Royal Well Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Stanstead to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Sudbury (Suffolk) and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Marks Tey, Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Stanstead and Cheltenham is 191 miles. The road distance is 136.9 miles.
The best way to get from Stanstead to Cheltenham without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 43m and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Stanstead to Cheltenham, including transfers.
Stanstead to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Stanstead to Cheltenham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Marks Tey station.
The best way to get from Stanstead to Cheltenham is to train via London which takes 5h 43m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Stanstead, England and Cheltenham, England?
You can take a bus from Stanway Close to Cheltenham Spa via Bus Station, Sudbury (Suffolk), Marks Tey, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanway Close to Royal Well Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–100
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Ely to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 330 102 0801
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hedingham
Bus from Bus Station to Groves Close
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Hedingham
Bus from Stanway Close to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Hedingham
- Phone
- 01733207860
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Regent Circus Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Fleming Way to Bingham House
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Bingham House to Promenade
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach West
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More Questions & Answers
Stanstead to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Stanstead to Cheltenham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to Cheltenham is 137 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Stanstead to Cheltenham.
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