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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cheltenham Spatrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 20m
    £210–291

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

    cheapest
    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 47m
    £62–166

  3. Drive 330.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cheltenham Racecoursecar car 330.5 mi
    5h 46m
    £81–116

  4. 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
    6h 46m
    £121–218

  5. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    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 40m
    £66–144

  6. 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 28m
    £63–187

  7. 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 21m
    £65–166

  8. 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 45m
    £132–388

  9. 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 18m
    £108–274

  10. 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 35m
    £102–268

Edinburgh to Cheltenham Racecourse by train, bus, and foot

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£210Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 390.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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 £200–290 and the journey takes 5h 44m.

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