There are 5 ways to get from Cheltenham to Accrington 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 via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Accringtontrain
4h 14m£60–95Drive 151.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cheltenham to Accringtoncar 151.3 mi
2h 39m£38–54Bus
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cf8
- Take the bus from Printworks to Warner Streetbus X41
5h 45mTrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Accringtontrain Manchester Victoria - Blackburn / ...
4h 17m£68–105Train, bus
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warner Streetbus X41
6h 27m
Cheltenham to Accrington by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Accrington is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Accrington is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Accrington. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride and arriving at Warner Street via Charlotte Street and Printworks. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Accrington. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Accrington via Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Accrington is 166 miles. The road distance is 152.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Accrington without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 14m and costs £60 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Cheltenham to Accrington, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Accrington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park & Ride station.
Cheltenham to Accrington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Accrington is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 14m and costs £60 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Accrington, England?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Accrington via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park & Ride to Warner Street via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Printworks in around 5h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Preston to Accrington
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Victoria to Accrington
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01254 670 583
- [email protected]
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Printworks to Warner Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- The Blackburn Bus Company
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warner Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- The Blackburn Bus Company
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cheltenham to Accrington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Cheltenham to Accrington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Accrington is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Cheltenham to Accrington.
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