There are 4 ways to get from Rushden to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
- Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
3h 20m£79–112Drive 81.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rushden to Cheltenhamcar 81.4 mi
1h 47m£21–29Bus, train
- Take the bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X47 / ...
- Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
4h 55m£39–76Line 50 bus, bus
- Take the bus from (Rushden) Barwick House to Bus Stationbus 25 / ...
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Royal Wellbus 825
6h 10m£22–37
Rushden to Cheltenham by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rushden to Cheltenham is to drive which costs £20 - £29 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Rushden to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £20 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Rushden to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from (Rushden) Barwick House and arriving at Royal Well via Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Rushden to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Wellingborough and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Kettering, Leicester and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Rushden and Cheltenham is 124 miles. The road distance is 81.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rushden to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £75 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Rushden to Cheltenham, including transfers.
Rushden to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from (Rushden) Barwick House station.
Rushden to Cheltenham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
The best way to get from Rushden to Cheltenham is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 50 bus and bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Rushden, Northamptonshire, England and Cheltenham, England?
You can take a vehicle from Rushden to Cheltenham Spa via Wellingborough, Kettering, Leicester, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from (Rushden) Barwick House to Royal Well via Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Kettering to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Northampton to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
Bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Northampton Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
- Single
- £3
- Phone
- 01733207860
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from (Rushden) Barwick House to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Royal Well
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Rushden to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Bus Station.
Rushden to Cheltenham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rushden to Cheltenham is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Rushden to Cheltenham.
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