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How to get fromIlkley to Cheltenham Spaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Ilkley to Cheltenham Spa by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Cheltenham Spatrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    3h 51m
    £75–120

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Railway Road to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus X84
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Tpt Hubbus bus 100 / ...
    7h 37m
    £28–46

  3. Drive  172.5 mi

    1. Drive from Ilkley to Cheltenham Spacar car 172.5 mi
    3h 30m
    £43–62

  4. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LBA - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    6h 55m
    £74–154

  5. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LBA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    6h 50m
    £56–223

Ilkley to Cheltenham Spa by train

Calendar103Weekly Trains
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Ilkley, England and Cheltenham Spa, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Road to Cheltenham Spa via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Arle Court Tpt Hub, and Glencairn Park Road in around 7h 37m.

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