There are 4 ways to get from Cheltenham to Althorp by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain
- Take the bus from Rugby Rail Station to East Lodgebus 96
3h 26m£36–63Drive 65.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cheltenham to Althorpcar 65.5 mi
1h 35m£17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Parkbus 707
5h 33m£21–49Train
- 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 31m£43–81
Cheltenham to Althorp by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Althorp is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Althorp is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Althorp. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at East Lodge via Birmingham Coach Station and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Althorp is 101 miles. The road distance is 65.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Althorp without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 26m and costs £35 - £65.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Cheltenham to Althorp, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Althorp bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Althorp is to bus which takes 5h 33m and costs £20 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 3h 31m.
Cheltenham to Althorp bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Althorp is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Cheltenham to Althorp.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Althorp, England?
You can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to East Lodge via Birmingham Coach Station, Coach Park, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to East Lodge via Birmingham New Street, Northampton, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 3h 31m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- midlands.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Rugby Rail Station to East Lodge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £2–4
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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