There are 3 ways to get from Cheltenham to Althorp by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
3h 9m£37–72Bus, line 488 bus, line 200 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Royal Well to West Streetbus 801
- Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Stationbus 488 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 200
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Celtic Waybus D1
- Take the bus from Celtic Way to East Lodgebus 96 / ...
6h 53m£13–17Drive 65.7 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Althorpcar 65.7 mi
1h 34m£17–24
Cheltenham to Althorp by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Althorp is to bus and line 488 bus and line 200 bus which costs £12 - £18 and takes 6h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Althorp is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Althorp. However, there are services departing from Royal Well and arriving at East Lodge via Town Hall, Bus Station, Bus Station and Celtic Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Althorp. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Northampton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Althorp is 103 miles. The road distance is 66.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Althorp without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Cheltenham to Althorp, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Althorp bus services, operated by Pulhams Coaches, depart from Royal Well station.
Cheltenham to Althorp train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Althorp is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 488 bus and line 200 bus, which costs £12 - £18 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Althorp, England?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to East Lodge via Birmingham New Street, Northampton, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to East Lodge via West Street, Town Hall, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Celtic Way in around 6h 53m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 1451 820369
- info@pulhams.co.uk
- Website
- Pulhams Coaches
Bus from Royal Well to West Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Pulhams Coaches
Bus from Town Hall to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach Oxfordshire
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach Oxfordshire
Bus from Bus Station to Celtic Way
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
- Single
- £3
Bus from Celtic Way to East Lodge
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
- Single
- £3
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Booking & Getting There
Cheltenham to Althorp bus services, operated by Pulhams Coaches, arrive at West Street station.
Cheltenham to Althorp train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Althorp is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Cheltenham to Althorp.
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