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How to get fromBradford to Cheltenhamby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Bradford to Cheltenham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Cheltenham Spatrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    3h 43m
    £73–115

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson Street N2 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 172 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Park & Ridebus bus Cf8
    5h 40m
    £26–45

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bradford - Nelson Street to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk075
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    5h 37m
    £37–57

  4. Drive  160.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bradford to Cheltenhamcar car 160.7 mi
    3h 6m
    £40–58

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LBA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    5h 52m
    £55–211

Bradford to Cheltenham by train

Calendar104Weekly Trains
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson Street N2 to Park & Ride via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 5h 40m.

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