There are 4 ways to get from Cheltenham to Ironbridge by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shifnaltrain Birmingham New Street - Shrewsbury
2h 4m£58–90Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
3h 31m£14–26Drive 62 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Ironbridgecar 62 mi
1h 20m£16–23Train, line 4 bus
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wellington (Shropshire)train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Wyvernbus 4 / ...
2h 33m£30–57
Cheltenham to Ironbridge by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Ironbridge is to bus which costs £13 - £26 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Ironbridge is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £15 - £23.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Ironbridge. However, there are services departing from Royal Well and arriving at Wyvern via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Ironbridge. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Shifnal via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Ironbridge is 79 miles. The road distance is 62.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Ironbridge without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £55 - £90.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Cheltenham to Ironbridge, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Ironbridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.
Cheltenham to Ironbridge train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Ironbridge is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £55 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £26 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Ironbridge, Telford and Wrekin, England?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Ironbridge via Birmingham New Street and Shifnal in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to Wyvern via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 3h 31m.
- 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
- £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
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shifnal
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wellington (Shropshire)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–25
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shifnal
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wellington (Shropshire)
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- 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
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Bus Station to Wyvern
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
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Booking & Getting There
Cheltenham to Ironbridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cheltenham to Ironbridge train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Ironbridge is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Cheltenham to Ironbridge.
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