Cheltenham, Gloucestershire to Bournemouth, Dorset from $35: 4 ways by bus, train, flight or car

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How to Get from Cheltenham to Bournemouth: Cheapest, Fastest and Best Way

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$35 by carBest price

120.3 milesDistance

2h 6m Fastest

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Cheltenham - Bournemouth operators

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Train

Contact phone

+44 3457 000 125

Website

https://www.gwr.com/

Train from Cheltenham Spa to Reading

Average Duration

1h 35m

Estimated price

$50-110

Train from Reading to Bournemouth

Average Duration

1h 23m

Estimated price

$50-130

Contact phone

0344 736 9123

Website

https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Reading to Bournemouth

Average Duration

1h 23m

Estimated price

$50-130

Train from Oxford to Bournemouth

Average Duration

1h 58m

Estimated price

$65-170

Bus

Contact phone

01451 820369

Website

https://pulhamscoaches.com

Bus from Royal Well Bus Station to West Street

Average Duration

1h 35m

Estimated price

$4-6

Website

https://www.stagecoachbus.com/

Bus from West Street to Railway Station

Average Duration

1h 5m

Estimated price

$6-10

Contact phone

08717 81 81 81

Website

https://www.nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Bus Station

Average Duration

1h 5m

Estimated price

$17-24

Contact phone

+44 1202 338420

Website

https://www.salisburyreds.co.uk/

Bus from Bus Station to Fire Station

Average Duration

56m

Estimated price

$0-0

Contact phone

+44 1202 338420

Website

http://morebus.co.uk/

Bus from Blue Boar Row to Westover Road

Average Duration

1h 15m

Estimated price

$3-0

Cheltenham to Bournemouth: Overview of Bus, Train, Flight, and Car Trips

Traveling between Cheltenham and Bournemouth offers a variety of convenient options to suit your preferences, schedule, and budget. Whether you prioritize affordability, speed, or comfort, you’re sure to find the perfect way to travel without compromising on quality or convenience.

🚗 Embark on a picturesque road trip from Cheltenham to Bournemouth, covering a distance of 193.1 km in just over 2 hours. 💰 Indulge in budget-friendly travel with car prices ranging from £28 to £47 for the journey from Cheltenham to Bournemouth.

Average price

£27 - £47

⭐️ Starting from Cheltenham Spa station, travelers can embark on a scenic train journey to Bournemouth via Reading. Despite the lack of a direct route, the trip offers a convenient and relatively short travel time of approximately 3 hours 46 minutes. 🚂 With a distance of 242 km, the route includes two transfers along the way. Passengers will enjoy a mix of train services operated by CrossCountry and GWR, providing a unique opportunity to explore different parts of the UK during the journey.

Departure Point

Cheltenham Spa station

Arrival Point

Bournemouth station

🚌 Although there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Bournemouth, you can take a National Express service departing from Royal Well Bus Station. The journey, with transfers, takes approximately 6 hours and 53 minutes.

Departure Point

Royal Well Bus Station

Arrival Point

Westover Road station