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How to get fromCheltenham to Glasgowby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Cheltenham to Glasgow by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Warrington

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    6h 6m
    £115–194

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cheltenham Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk087 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    8h 6m
    £41–64

  3. Drive  331.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Glasgowcar car 331.7 mi
    5h 27m
    £83–120

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3h 55m
    £50–140

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Glasgow Centraltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    7h 3m
    £190–280

  6. Bus via Royal Well

    1. Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 825
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    9h 20m
    £53–93

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3h 30m
    £48–125

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4h 35m
    £67–170

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    5h
    £68–185

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    5h 10m
    £124–433

  11. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    5h 38m
    £108–239

Cheltenham to Glasgow by train

Calendar104Weekly Trains
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Glasgow, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Glasgow Central via Birmingham New Street and Warrington Bank Quay in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cheltenham Arle Court Transport Hub to Buchanan Bus Station via Millennium Point in around 8h 6m.

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