There are 5 ways to get from Cheltenham to Blackpool by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 47m£60–95Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cf8
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
5h 35m£28–48Drive 165.8 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Blackpoolcar 165.8 mi
2h 56m£41–59Train
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
4h 4m£72–111Train, bus
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Blackpoolbus Uk026
6h 49m£36–53
Cheltenham to Blackpool by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Blackpool is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Blackpool is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Blackpool North via Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Blackpool is 166 miles. The road distance is 166.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Blackpool without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 47m and costs £60 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Cheltenham to Blackpool, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park & Ride station.
Cheltenham to Blackpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Blackpool is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 47m and costs £60 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Blackpool, England?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Blackpool North via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park & Ride to National Express Coach Facility via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 5h 35m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
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 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Blackpool
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cheltenham to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Cheltenham to Blackpool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Blackpool is 167 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Cheltenham to Blackpool.
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