There are 3 ways to get from Cheltenham to Cartmel 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 Lancastertrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 34m£82–131Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
9h 36m£38–59Drive 197.1 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Cartmelcar 197.1 mi
3h 18m£49–71
Cheltenham to Cartmel by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Cartmel is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Cartmel is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Cartmel. However, there are services departing from Royal Well and arriving at Quaker Meeting House via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Blackhall Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Cartmel. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Grange-over-Sands via Birmingham New Street and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Cartmel is 188 miles. The road distance is 198.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Cartmel without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £80 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Cheltenham to Cartmel, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Cartmel bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.
Cheltenham to Cartmel train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Cartmel is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 36m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Cartmel, England?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Cartmel via Birmingham New Street, Lancaster, and Grange-over-Sands in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to Quaker Meeting House via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Blackhall Road in around 9h 36m.
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
- £8–13
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Cheltenham to Cartmel bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cheltenham to Cartmel train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Cartmel is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Cheltenham to Cartmel.
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