There are 3 ways to get from Cheltenham to Barnard Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Darlingtontrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 54m£100–150Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cf8
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Dolphin Centrebus 177
8h 21m£35–59Drive 219.4 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Barnard Castlecar 219.4 mi
3h 47m£55–79
Cheltenham to Barnard Castle by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Barnard Castle is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Barnard Castle is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Barnard Castle. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride and arriving at Galgate - Stand B via Manchester Central Coach Station and Tubwell Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Barnard Castle. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Darlington via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Barnard Castle is 253 miles. The road distance is 220.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Barnard Castle without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs £100 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Cheltenham to Barnard Castle, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Barnard Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park & Ride station.
Cheltenham to Barnard Castle train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Barnard Castle is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs £100 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 21m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Barnard Castle, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Darlington every 2 hours. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park & Ride to Galgate - Stand B via Manchester Central Coach Station, Dolphin Centre, and Tubwell Row in around 8h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £100–150
- Website
- Cross Country
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- 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
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Dolphin Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cheltenham to Barnard Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Cheltenham to Barnard Castle train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Darlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Barnard Castle is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Cheltenham to Barnard Castle.
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