What is the cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Cheltenham?

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £40 - £120 and takes 8h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cumbria to Cheltenham?

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Promenade via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbria and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Cheltenham?

The distance between Cumbria and Cheltenham is 227 miles. The road distance is 223.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cumbria to Cheltenham without a car?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £85 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Cumbria to Cheltenham?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Cumbria to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Cheltenham bus from?

Cumbria to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Cheltenham train from?

Cumbria to Cheltenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Cheltenham is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Cumbria to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Cumbria to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cumbria to Cheltenham train arrive?

Cumbria to Cheltenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Cheltenham is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Cumbria to Cheltenham.

Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

There are 1824+ hotels available in Cheltenham.

Cumbria to Cheltenham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cumbria to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
5h 9m
£87–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
8h 52m
£43–113
Drive 222.2 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Cheltenhamcar 222.2 mi
3h 43m
£55–79
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
6h 21m
£103–168
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeming House Hotel to Bus Rail Interchangebus 508
2. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain
7h 42m
£98–163

Cumbria to Cheltenham by bus and train

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5h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 226.1 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Cumbria, England and Cheltenham, England?

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Cheltenham Spa via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Promenade via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Arle Court Transport Hub in around 8h 52m.

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