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 £35 - £130 and takes 8h 30m.

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 - £85.

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 Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Birmingham Coach Station and Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

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 26m.

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 26m and costs £140 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m 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 FlixBus, 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 26m and costs £140 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £130 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Sunderland to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Sunderland to Cheltenham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 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?

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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 26m
£145–208
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
8h 30m
£38–121
Drive 241 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Cheltenhamcar 241 mi
4h 9m
£59–85
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain
4h 24m
£50–127
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 26m
£126–194
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 23m
£108–369
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 59m
£111–250

Sunderland to Cheltenham by train

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Distance: 276 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £140–200 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Promenade via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Birmingham Coach Station, and Arle Court Transport Hub in around 8h 30m.

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