There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cheltenham Spa by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
1h 20m£27–42Drive 48.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cheltenham Spacar 48.9 mi
1h 7m£12–17Bus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Birmingham Coach Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
3h 11m£13–31Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Cheltenham Spa48.9 mi
1h 7mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cheltenham Spataxi 48.9 mi
1h 7m£100–130
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cheltenham Spa by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cheltenham Spa is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cheltenham Spa is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cheltenham Spa. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal and arriving at Glencairn Park Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Golden Valley Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cheltenham Spa. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International Airport and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Cheltenham Spa is 54 miles. The road distance is 49.2 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cheltenham Spa without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £26 - £45.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cheltenham Spa, including transfers.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cheltenham Spa bus services, operated by National Express Coventry, depart from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cheltenham Spa train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cheltenham Spa is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £26 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £35 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Birmingham Airport (BHX), England and Cheltenham Spa, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Cheltenham Spa via Birmingham Coach Station, Arle Court Transport Hub, Golden Valley Hotel, and Glencairn Park Road in around 3h 11m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Express Coventry
Bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- National Express Coventry
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- NX West Midlands
Bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- NX West Midlands
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–5
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- £100–130
A1 Taxi Airport
- Phone
- +44 7779 100 295
Birmingham Taxis Booking
- Phone
- +44 121 285 8282
- Website
- birmingham-taxi-booking.co.uk
Book A Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7769 731 263
- Website
- cabtours.org
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cheltenham Spa bus services, operated by National Express Coventry, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cheltenham Spa train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cheltenham Spa is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cheltenham Spa.
There are 1827+ hotels available in Cheltenham Spa.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Cheltenham Spa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













