There are 6 ways to get from Cheltenham to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Durhamtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 11m£100–320Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cf8
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sutton Streetbus 177
7h 5m£43–60Drive 232.2 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Durhamcar 232.2 mi
4h 1m£57–83Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain
4h 10m£53–191Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
5h 25m£119–475Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 53m£160–392
Cheltenham to Durham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Durham is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Durham is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Durham. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Racecourse and arriving at Sutton Street via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Durham. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Durham is 250 miles. The road distance is 233.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Durham without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £100 - £320.
The train from Cheltenham Spa to Durham takes 4h 11m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Cheltenham to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cheltenham Racecourse station.
Cheltenham to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Durham is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £100 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Durham, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Durham every 2 hours. Tickets cost £100–320 and the journey takes 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Sutton Street via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 5m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–270
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100–200
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £22–70
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100–200
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £100–320
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £100–160
- 1st Class
- £230–320
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £29–45
- 1st Class
- £40–60
Train from Newcastle to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–25
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £17–25
- 1st Class
- £12–18
Train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £28–45
- 1st Class
- £40–55
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £25–31
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £30–50
Train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £60–80
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £80–120
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £45–55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £60–85
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £8–12
- 1st Class
- £17–21
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–60
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £4–6
- 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
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sutton Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cheltenham to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Cheltenham to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Durham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Durham is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Cheltenham to Durham.
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