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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Cheltenham is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Royal Well via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Swanage to Cheltenham?

The distance between Swanage and Cheltenham is 185 miles. The road distance is 107.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £170 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Swanage to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Cheltenham bus from?

Swanage to Cheltenham bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Cheltenham train from?

Swanage to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Swanage to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Swanage to Cheltenham is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £170 - £250. Alternatively, you can line 50 bus and bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Swanage to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Swanage to Cheltenham bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at Bournemouth Station.

Where does the Swanage to Cheltenham train arrive?

Swanage to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Cheltenham is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Swanage to Cheltenham.

Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

There are 1812+ hotels available in Cheltenham.

Swanage to Cheltenham - 4 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Swanage to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
4h 28m
£177–247
Drive 107 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanage to Cheltenhamcar 107 mi
2h 34m
£27–39
Line 50 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 50
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cheltenham Spatrain Salisbury - Worcester Foregate Street / ...
6h 44m
£49–84
Line 50 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Wellbus 444 / ...
7h 26m
£33–54

Swanage to Cheltenham by bus and train

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6h 44mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184.4 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a vehicle from Swanage to Cheltenham Spa via Bournemouth and Reading in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Royal Well via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 26m.

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