There are 5 ways to get from Cheltenham to Burnley by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
3h 53mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
4h 31m£32–133Bus
- Take the bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cf8
- Take the bus from Printworks to Mechanics Institutebus X43
4h 52mDrive 154.5 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Burnleycar 154.5 mi
2h 47m£38–54Train, bus via Birmingham
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
5h 40m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Burnley is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Burnley is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Racecourse and arriving at Mechanics Institute via Charlotte Street and Printworks. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Burnley is 153 miles. The road distance is 155.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Burnley without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Cheltenham to Burnley, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Burnley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cheltenham Racecourse station.
Cheltenham to Burnley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Burnley is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £140 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Burnley, England?
You can take a bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Mechanics Institute via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Printworks in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Burnley Manchester Road via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 4h 31m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–80
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Road
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institute
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
Bus from Printworks to Mechanics Institute
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cheltenham to Burnley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Cheltenham to Burnley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Burnley is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Cheltenham to Burnley.
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