There are 5 ways to get from Cheltenham to Burnley by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Mechanics Institutebus X43
4h 32m£59–86Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
- Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
5h 37m£19–29Drive 154.5 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Burnleycar 154.5 mi
2h 47m£39–56Train
- 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 43m£33–47
Cheltenham to Burnley by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Burnley is to bus which costs £18 - £30 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Burnley is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Royal Well and arriving at Mechanics Institute via Millennium Point and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
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 4h 32m and costs £55 - £90.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Cheltenham to Burnley, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Burnley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well 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 37m and costs £18 - £30. 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 Royal Well to Mechanics Institute via Birmingham Coach Station, Millennium Point, and Shudehill Interchange in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Burnley Manchester Road via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 4h 34m.
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- +44 3447 369 123
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- 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
- £20–30
- 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
Bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Mechanics Institute
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institute
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institute
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
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Booking & Getting There
Cheltenham to Burnley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham 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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