There are 4 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 8m£38–73Bus, line 488 bus, line 500 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 Northampton Roadbus 500
- Take the bus from Northampton Road to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X88 / ...
- Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to East Lodgebus 96 / ...
6h 34m£13–17Bus
- Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Northampton Bus Interchangebus 707
4h 51m£19–29Drive 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 500 bus which costs £12 - £18 and takes 6h 34m.
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 Birmingham Coach Station and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
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 8m.
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 8m and costs £35 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Cheltenham to Althorp, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Althorp bus services, operated by National Express, 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 8m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £30 and takes 4h 51m.
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 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to East Lodge via Birmingham Coach Station and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 4h 51m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Northampton Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
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Cheltenham to Althorp bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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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