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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Promenade via Birmingham Coach Station and Arle Court Tpt Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Cheltenham?

The distance between Sunderland and Cheltenham is 278 miles. The road distance is 242.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £130 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Sunderland to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Cheltenham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Cheltenham train from?

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

Train or bus from Sunderland to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Cheltenham is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Sunderland to Cheltenham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Cheltenham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunderland to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Cheltenham is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Sunderland to Cheltenham.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

There are 1815+ hotels available in Cheltenham.

Sunderland to Cheltenham - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Sunderland to Cheltenham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Cheltenham Spatrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 25m
£134–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 133
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Tpt Hubbus 100 / ...
7h 48m
£49–119
Drive 241 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Cheltenhamcar 241 mi
4h 9m
£60–86
Bus to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain
3h 29m
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Middlesbroughtrain
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Cheltenham Spatrain
6h 24m
£118–188
Bus to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain
5h 27m
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
5h 57m
£99–244

Sunderland to Cheltenham by train

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Distance: 276 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Promenade via Birmingham Coach Station and Arle Court Tpt Hub in around 7h 48m.

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