There are 5 ways to get from Loughborough to Cheltenham Spa by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Cheltenham Spatrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 18m£43–71Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Cheltenham Arle Court Transport Hubbus Uk087
4h 20m£16–23Drive 85.4 mi
- Drive from Loughborough to Cheltenham Spacar 85.4 mi
1h 40m£22–31Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shelthorpe Road to Railway Stationbus Sky
- Take the train from Derby to Cheltenham Spatrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 14m£38–64Bus via Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Grammar School to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 127 / ...
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Park & Ridebus Cfc
5h 5m£18–29
Loughborough to Cheltenham Spa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Loughborough to Cheltenham Spa is to bus which costs £15 - £23 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Loughborough to Cheltenham Spa is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Loughborough to Cheltenham Spa. However, there are services departing from Lemyngton Street and arriving at Glencairn Park Road via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and Arle Court Tpt Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Loughborough to Cheltenham Spa. However, there are services departing from Loughborough (Leics) and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Loughborough and Cheltenham Spa is 104 miles. The road distance is 85.9 miles.
The best way to get from Loughborough to Cheltenham Spa without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £40 - £75.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Loughborough to Cheltenham Spa, including transfers.
Loughborough to Cheltenham Spa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
Loughborough to Cheltenham Spa train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Loughborough to Cheltenham Spa is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £23 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Loughborough, England and Cheltenham Spa, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Cheltenham Arle Court Transport Hub twice daily. Tickets cost £11–17 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Cheltenham Arle Court Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01509 815637
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kinchbus
Bus from Shelthorpe Road to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Kinchbus
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Grammar School to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- 0844 351 1120
- [email protected]
- Website
- Centrebus
Bus from Grammar School to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Centrebus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- National Express
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Loughborough to Cheltenham Spa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cheltenham Arle Court Transport Hub station.
Loughborough to Cheltenham Spa train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Loughborough to Cheltenham Spa is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Loughborough to Cheltenham Spa.
Book your Loughborough to Cheltenham Spa train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1803+ hotels available in Cheltenham Spa.

































