There are 3 ways to get from Preston to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2h 49m£61–95Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
5h 20m£33–81Drive 150.3 mi
- Drive from Preston to Cheltenhamcar 150.3 mi
2h 30m£37–54
Preston to Cheltenham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Arle Court Transport Hub via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Preston and Cheltenham is 149 miles. The road distance is 151.2 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £60 - £95.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Preston to Cheltenham, including transfers.
Preston to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Cheltenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Cheltenham is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £60 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Cheltenham, England?
You can take a train from Preston to Cheltenham Spa via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Transport Hub via Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £23–60
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Preston to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Preston to Cheltenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Cheltenham is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Preston to Cheltenham.
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