What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Cheltenham Festival?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Cheltenham Festival is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Cheltenham Festival?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Cheltenham Festival is to drive which takes 1h and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Cheltenham Festival?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Cheltenham Festival. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Racecourse Park & Ride via Arle Court Transport Hub and Clarence Parade arrival. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Cheltenham Festival?

The distance between Birmingham and Cheltenham Festival is 49 miles. The road distance is 51.2 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Cheltenham Festival without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Cheltenham Festival without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 23m and costs £26 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Cheltenham Festival?

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Birmingham to Cheltenham Festival, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Cheltenham Festival bus from?

Birmingham to Cheltenham Festival bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Cheltenham Festival bus arrive?

Birmingham to Cheltenham Festival bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Arle Court Transport Hub station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Cheltenham Festival?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Cheltenham Festival is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Birmingham to Cheltenham Festival.

Where can I stay near Cheltenham Festival?

There are 1830+ hotels available in Cheltenham Festival.

Birmingham to Cheltenham Festival - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Birmingham to Cheltenham Festival by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the bus from Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn to Racecourse Park & Ridebus D / ...
1h 23m
£27–37
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
1h 57m
£13–28
Drive 50.9 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Cheltenham Festivalcar 50.9 mi
1h
£13–18

Birmingham to Cheltenham Festival by train, bus, and foot

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1h 23mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 48.4 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Cheltenham Festival, England?

National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hub every 3 hours. Tickets cost £9–24 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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