Rome2Rio

How to get fromCheltenham to The Cairngormsby train, unknown, bus, or plane

Find Transport to The Cairngorms

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Cheltenham to The Cairngorms by train, unknown, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, travel via Wolverhampton

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Wolverhamptontrain train
    2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kingussietrain train
    4. Walk from Kingussie to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    9h 45m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cheltenham to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stationbus bus
    4. Walk from Station to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    12h 43m

  3. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train, travel

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane BRS - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain train
    4. Walk from Aviemore to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    7h 3m

  4. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kingussietrain train
    3. Walk from Kingussie to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    9h 58m

  5. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 100 / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Kingussietrain train
    3. Walk from Kingussie to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    13h 13m

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, travel

    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 bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Perth to Kingussietrain train
    5. Walk from Kingussie to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    7h 40m

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, travel

    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
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    4. Take the train from Perth to Kingussietrain train
    5. Walk from Kingussie to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    7h 36m

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, travel

    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 bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Perth to Kingussietrain train
    5. Walk from Kingussie to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    8h 8m

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, travel

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Perthtrain train
    4. Take the train from Perth to Kingussietrain train
    5. Walk from Kingussie to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    8h 55m

  10. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, travel

    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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LTN - INV
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain train
    5. Walk from Aviemore to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    8h 45m

  11. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, travel

    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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from Perth to Kingussietrain train
    6. Walk from Kingussie to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    9h 50m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cheltenham to The Cairngorms.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 483.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and The Cairngorms, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cheltenham to The Cairngorms. However, you can take the train to Wolverhampton, take the train to Haymarket, take the train to Kingussie, then travel to The Cairngorms. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Promenade to The Cairngorms via Arle Court Transport Hub, Cheltenham, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Station in around 12h 43m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides