What is the cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Cheltenham?

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to Cheltenham?

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Promenade via Birmingham Coach Station and Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Cheltenham?

The distance between Carlisle and Cheltenham is 239 miles. The road distance is 238.9 miles.

How do I travel from Carlisle to Cheltenham without a car?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £90 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Carlisle to Cheltenham?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Carlisle to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Cheltenham bus from?

Carlisle to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Cheltenham train from?

Carlisle to Cheltenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Cheltenham is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Carlisle to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Carlisle to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Cheltenham train arrive?

Carlisle to Cheltenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Cheltenham is 239 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Carlisle to Cheltenham.

How do I get a train ticket from Carlisle to Cheltenham?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Carlisle to Cheltenham?

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Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

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Carlisle to Cheltenham - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 1m
£94–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
7h 54m
£48–115
Drive 237.5 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Cheltenhamcar 237.5 mi
3h 54m
£58–84
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain
5h 23m
£73–175
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
5h 18m
£114–175
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
5h 11m
£98–199
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain
5h 15m
£101–215

Carlisle to Cheltenham by train

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Distance: 237.3 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Cheltenham Spa via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Promenade via Birmingham Coach Station and Arle Court Transport Hub in around 7h 54m.

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