There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Cheltenham Racecourse by train, bus, or car
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Cardiff to Cheltenham Racecourse by train, bus, and foot
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The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cheltenham Racecourse is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cheltenham Racecourse is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £17 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Cheltenham Racecourse. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Racecourse Park & Ride via Clarence Parade arrival. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Cheltenham Racecourse. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Cardiff and Cheltenham Racecourse is 66 miles. The road distance is 69.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Cheltenham Racecourse without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £26 - £50.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Cardiff to Cheltenham Racecourse, including transfers.
Cardiff to Cheltenham Racecourse bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Cheltenham Racecourse train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Cheltenham Racecourse is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £26 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £45 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Cheltenham Racecourse, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Royal Well Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
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- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Cheltenham Racecourse bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Royal Well Bus Station.
Cardiff to Cheltenham Racecourse train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Cheltenham Racecourse is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Cardiff to Cheltenham Racecourse.
There are 1818+ hotels available in Cheltenham Racecourse.