There are 7 ways to get from Penrith to Cheltenham Spa by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 46m£81–124Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Tpt Hubbus 100 / ...
7h 30m£44–109Drive 219.1 mi
- Drive from Penrith to Cheltenham Spacar 219.1 mi
3h 34m£55–79Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain
5h 40m£96–222Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
5h 1m£86–135Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
5h 32m£95–206Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain
6h 2m£74–172
Penrith to Cheltenham Spa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Cheltenham Spa is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Penrith to Cheltenham Spa is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Penrith station to Cheltenham Spa. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Glencairn Park Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Arle Court Tpt Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Cheltenham Spa. 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.
The distance between Penrith and Cheltenham Spa is 221 miles. The road distance is 220.4 miles.
The best way to get from Penrith to Cheltenham Spa without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £80 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Penrith to Cheltenham Spa, including transfers.
Penrith to Cheltenham Spa bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.
Penrith to Cheltenham Spa train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Penrith to Cheltenham Spa is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Penrith, England and Cheltenham Spa, 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 Cheltenham Spa via Birmingham Coach Station, Arle Court Tpt Hub, and Glencairn Park Road in around 7h 30m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Newcastle to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Newcastle to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £26–75
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Tpt Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Penrith to Cheltenham Spa bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Penrith to Cheltenham Spa train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Cheltenham Spa is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Penrith to Cheltenham Spa.
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