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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Cheltenham is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Mechanics Institute and arriving at Cheltenham Racecourse via Shudehill Interchange and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Preston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Burnley to Cheltenham?

The distance between Burnley and Cheltenham is 172 miles. The road distance is 155.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £28 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Burnley to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Cheltenham bus from?

Burnley to Cheltenham bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Mechanics Institute station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Cheltenham train from?

Burnley to Cheltenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Burnley to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Burnley to Cheltenham is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £28 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Burnley to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Burnley to Cheltenham bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Burnley to Cheltenham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Burnley to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Cheltenham is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Burnley to Cheltenham.

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

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Burnley to Cheltenham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Burnley to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Preston - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 14m
£29–133
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Cheltenham Racecoursebus Cf8
5h 44m
Drive 154.3 mi
1. Drive from Burnley to Cheltenhamcar 154.3 mi
2h 46m
£38–55
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 55m
Bus, train via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
6h

Burnley to Cheltenham by train

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4h 14mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Burnley to Cheltenham.

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Distance: 170.9 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Cheltenham Spa via Preston and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mechanics Institute to Cheltenham Racecourse via Shudehill Interchange, Chorlton Street Coach Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 5h 44m.

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