What is the cheapest way to get from Penrith to Cheltenham?

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 7h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penrith to Cheltenham?

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith station to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Promenade via Birmingham Coach Station and Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Penrith to Cheltenham?

The distance between Penrith and Cheltenham is 221 miles. The road distance is 220.1 miles.

How do I travel from Penrith to Cheltenham without a car?

The best way to get from Penrith to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £85 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Penrith to Cheltenham?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Penrith to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Cheltenham bus from?

Penrith to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Cheltenham train from?

Penrith to Cheltenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Penrith to Cheltenham is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Penrith to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Penrith to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Penrith to Cheltenham train arrive?

Penrith to Cheltenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Cheltenham is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Penrith to Cheltenham.

How do I get a train ticket from Penrith to Cheltenham?

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Penrith to Cheltenham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 46m
£87–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
7h 24m
£45–107
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Booth's Supermarket to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
6h 41m
£48–75
Drive 218.8 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Cheltenhamcar 218.8 mi
3h 33m
£54–77
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
5h 34m
£106–214
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
5h 3m
£107–163
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain
5h 38m
£109–235
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain
6h
£77–183

Penrith to Cheltenham by train

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Distance: 219.6 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Promenade via Birmingham Coach Station and Arle Court Transport Hub in around 7h 24m.

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