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

The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Cheltenham is to bus via Cambridge which costs £23 - £40 and takes 8h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stanstead to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Stanstead and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Stanway Close and arriving at Royal Well via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Stanstead and Cheltenham?

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 46m.

How far is it from Stanstead to Cheltenham?

The distance between Stanstead and Cheltenham is 192 miles. The road distance is 136.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stanstead to Cheltenham without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 46m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Stanstead to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Cheltenham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Cheltenham train from?

Stanstead to Cheltenham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Marks Tey station.

Train or bus from Stanstead to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Cheltenham is to train via London which takes 5h 46m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Stanstead to Cheltenham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Stanstead to Cheltenham train arrive?

Stanstead to Cheltenham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Stanstead to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to Cheltenham is 137 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Stanstead to Cheltenham.

Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

There are 1803+ hotels available in Cheltenham.

Stanstead to Cheltenham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
5h 46m
£83–155
Bus via Cambridge
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
2. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus
8h 44m
£23–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Wellbus 444 / ...
8h 8m
£28–47
Drive 136.1 mi
1. Drive from Stanstead to Cheltenhamcar 136.1 mi
3h 9m
£34–49
Train
1. Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
6h 50m
£84–133

Stanstead to Cheltenham by bus and train

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5h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 190.4 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanway Close to Royal Well via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 8m.

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