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How to get fromPenrith to Cheltenhamby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Penrith to Cheltenham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    3h 52m
    £76–135

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 590
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Park & Ridebus bus Cf8
    6h 20m
    £36–61

  3. Drive  218.8 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Cheltenhamcar car 218.8 mi
    3h 33m
    £54–78

  4. Train, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    5h 45m
    £94–220

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    5h 2m
    £85–134

  6. Train, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    5h 38m
    £92–209

Penrith to Cheltenham by train

Calendar60Weekly Trains
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Penrith, England and Cheltenham, England?

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Cheltenham Spa via Crewe and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Park & Ride via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 20m.

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