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How to get fromEdinburgh to Cheltenham Racecourseby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cheltenham Racecourse by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Wolverhampton

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wolverhamptontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    6h 4m
    £131–213

  2. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    4h 46m
    £66–144

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Lost Village Festival Sitebus bus Lv2
    2. Take the bus from Lost Village Festival Site to Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus Lv8
    11h 8m
    £72–171

  4. Drive 330.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cheltenham Racecoursecar car 330.5 mi
    5h 46m
    £81–117

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cheltenham Spatrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 25m
    £215–298

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    7h 21m
    £147–238

  7. 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 Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn to Racecourse Park & Ridebus bus
    4h 52m
    £68–166

  8. 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 32m
    £66–189

  9. 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 26m
    £66–178

  10. 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 50m
    £132–398

  11. 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 23m
    £108–288

  12. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    7h 42m
    £104–274

Edinburgh to Cheltenham Racecourse by train, bus, and foot

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 341.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cheltenham Racecourse via Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street, Cheltenham Spa, Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, and Racecourse Park & Ride in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Cheltenham Racecourse via Lost Village Festival Site, Royal Well Bus Station, Clarence Parade arrival, and Racecourse Park & Ride in around 11h 8m.

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