There are 5 ways to get from Cheltenham to Burnley 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, bus
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
3h 58m£60–88Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cf8
- Take the bus from Printworks to Mechanics Institutebus X43
5h 1m£26–39Drive 154.5 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Burnleycar 154.5 mi
2h 47m£39–55Train
- 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 Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
4h 34m£62–98Train, bus via Birmingham
- 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 Mechanics Institutebus X43
5h 47m£33–48
Cheltenham to Burnley by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Burnley is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Burnley is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride and arriving at Mechanics Institute via Charlotte Street and Printworks. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Burnley is 153 miles. The road distance is 155.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Burnley without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 58m and costs £55 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Cheltenham to Burnley, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Burnley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park & Ride station.
Cheltenham to Burnley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Burnley is to bus which takes 5h 1m and costs £25 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Burnley, England?
You can take a bus from Park & Ride to Mechanics Institute via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Printworks in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Burnley Manchester Road via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 4h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- 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
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 Burnley Manchester Road
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institute
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Bus from Printworks to Mechanics Institute
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institute
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
- 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
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 Burnley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Cheltenham to Burnley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Burnley is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Cheltenham to Burnley.
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