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There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cheltenham Racecourse by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cheltenham Spatrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 29m
    £173–252

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Park & Ridebus bus Cf3
    10h 6m
    £48–98

  3. Drive  330.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cheltenham Racecoursecar car 330.5 mi
    5h 46m
    £83–120

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Park & Ridebus bus
    4h 56m
    £62–150

  5. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    8h 7m
    £110–195

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Park & Ridebus bus
    4h 47m
    £60–144

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    5h 45m
    £60–170

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

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    5h 37m
    £58–153

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EDI - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    6h 59m
    £128–378

  10. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    7h 21m
    £110–254

Edinburgh to Cheltenham Racecourse by train, bus, and foot

Calendar81Weekly Services
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 390.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Cheltenham Racecourse, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cheltenham Spa every 2 hours. Tickets cost £170–250 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Cheltenham Racecourse via Broad Marsh Bus Station and Park & Ride in around 10h 6m.

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