There are 3 ways to get from Cheltenham to Barmouth by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Barmouthtrain
6h 8m£63–103Drive 130 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cheltenham to Barmouthcar 130 mi
2h 53m£33–47Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the taxi from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Barmouthtaxi
7h 3m£207–278
Cheltenham to Barmouth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Barmouth is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Barmouth is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Barmouth. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Barmouth via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Barmouth is 174 miles. The road distance is 130.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Barmouth without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Cheltenham to Barmouth, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Barmouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Barmouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Barmouth is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Cheltenham to Barmouth.
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What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Barmouth, Wales?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Barmouth via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 6h 8m.
- 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
- £20–30
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Barmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- £180–230
5 Star Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7493 612 345
Cambrian Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1970 626 292
- Website
- cambriancabs.co.uk
Cymru Cabs Aberystwyth
- Phone
- +44 7951 580 227
- Website
- cymrucabs.com
Luxx Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7367 345 495
- Website
- luxxtaxis.co.uk
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