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

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There are 8 ways to get from Penrith to Cheltenham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    3h 45m
    £85–136

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penrith to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    6h 40m
    £44–70

  3. Drive 218.8 mi

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

  4. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    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
    £102–232

  5. Train via Manchester

    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
    £101–156

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus bus 100 / ...
    7h 28m
    £46–111

  7. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    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 39m
    £103–211

  8. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    6h 2m
    £76–182

Penrith to Cheltenham by train

Calendar46Weekly Trains
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Cheltenham Spa via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Promenade via Birmingham Coach Station and Arle Court Transport Hub in around 7h 28m.

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