There are 5 ways to get from Cumbria to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
5h 9m£83–128Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Tpt Hubbus 100 / ...
9h 4m£48–76Drive 222.2 mi
- Drive from Cumbria to Cheltenhamcar 222.2 mi
3h 43m£56–80Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
6h 29m£100–153Bus, train
- Take the bus from Leeming House Hotel to Bus Rail Interchangebus 508
- Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain
7h 53m£99–155
Cumbria to Cheltenham by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £55 - £80.
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 Tpt Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
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.
The distance between Cumbria and Cheltenham is 227 miles. The road distance is 223.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cumbria to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £80 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Cumbria to Cheltenham, including transfers.
Cumbria to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.
Cumbria to Cheltenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Cumbria to Cheltenham is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 4m.
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 vehicle from Cumbria to Promenade via Longthwaite road end, Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Arle Court Tpt Hub in around 9h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Tpt Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cumbria to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cumbria to Cheltenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Cheltenham is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Cumbria to Cheltenham.
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