There are 4 ways to get from Burnley 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 Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 56m£62–109Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Park & Ridebus Cf8
5h 50m£23–38Drive 154.3 mi
- Drive from Burnley to Cheltenhamcar 154.3 mi
2h 46m£38–55Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
6h 8m£32–48
Burnley to Cheltenham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Burnley to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Burnley station to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Park & Ride via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Preston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Burnley and Cheltenham is 184 miles. The road distance is 155.2 miles.
The best way to get from Burnley to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Burnley to Cheltenham, including transfers.
Burnley to Cheltenham bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.
Burnley to Cheltenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Burnley to Cheltenham is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Burnley, England and Cheltenham, England?
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Cheltenham Spa via Preston and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Park & Ride via Shudehill Interchange and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 5h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Burnley to Cheltenham bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Burnley to Cheltenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Cheltenham is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Burnley to Cheltenham.
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