There are 3 ways to get from Poole to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain
4h 12m£61–121Drive 97.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Cheltenhamcar 97.7 mi
2h 18m£25–35Bus
- Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Wellbus 444 / ...
5h 50m£27–44
Poole to Cheltenham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Cheltenham is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £24 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Poole Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Royal Well via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Southampton Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Poole and Cheltenham is 156 miles. The road distance is 98.3 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £60 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Poole to Cheltenham, including transfers.
Poole to Cheltenham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poole Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Cheltenham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Cheltenham is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Cheltenham, England?
You can take a train from Poole to Cheltenham Spa via Southampton Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Royal Well via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 50m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–26
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Well
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Cheltenham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.
Poole to Cheltenham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Cheltenham is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Poole to Cheltenham.
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