What is the cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Dunblane?

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Dunblane is to bus via Birmingham which costs £40 - £100 and takes 10h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Dunblane?

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Dunblane is to train and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs £50 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Dunblane?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Dunblane station. However, there are services departing from Promenade and arriving at Dunblane Police Station via Arle Court Transport Hub, Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Dunblane?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Dunblane. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Dunblane via Stafford and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Dunblane?

The distance between Cheltenham and Dunblane is 375 miles. The road distance is 355 miles.

How do I travel from Cheltenham to Dunblane without a car?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Dunblane without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 7h 14m and costs £65 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Cheltenham to Dunblane?

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Cheltenham to Dunblane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Dunblane bus from?

Cheltenham to Dunblane bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Dunblane train from?

Cheltenham to Dunblane train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Dunblane?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Dunblane is to train via Stafford which takes 7h 14m and costs £65 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Dunblane bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Dunblane bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Where does the Cheltenham to Dunblane train arrive?

Cheltenham to Dunblane train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Dunblane?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Dunblane is 355 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Cheltenham to Dunblane.

How do I get a train ticket from Cheltenham to Dunblane?

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Where can I stay near Dunblane?

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Cheltenham to Dunblane - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Cheltenham to Dunblane by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Stafford
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dunblanetrain
7h 14m
£67–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dunblane Police Stationbus
11h 45m
£41–88
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Lordswood Rdbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dunblane Police Stationbus
10h 30m
£42–96
Drive 352.9 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Dunblanecar 352.9 mi
5h 43m
£86–125
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dunblanetrain
4h 50m
£56–140
Train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunblanetrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
7h 19m
£60–390
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dunblanetrain
4h 36m
£52–157
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dunblanetrain
5h 1m
£48–115
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dunblanetrain
4h 47m
£44–137
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dunblanetrain
6h 41m
£91–328
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dunblanetrain
6h 52m
£83–298
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunblanetrain
6h 38m
£57–281

Cheltenham to Dunblane by train and foot

54Weekly Services

7h 14mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 373 mi
Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Dunblane, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Dunblane via Stafford, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Promenade to Dunblane Police Station via Arle Court Transport Hub, Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 10h 30m.

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