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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £35 - £110 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 41m and costs £40 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cheltenham and Edinburgh is 340 miles. The road distance is 331.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 5h 54m and costs £40 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Cheltenham to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Edinburgh train from?

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

Where does the Cheltenham to Edinburgh train arrive?

Cheltenham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Edinburgh is 332 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Cheltenham to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Cheltenham to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Cheltenham to Edinburgh by train, car, plane, or bus

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 Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 54m
£43–225
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
cheapest
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
5h 23m
£33–187
Drive 329.9 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Edinburghcar 329.9 mi
5h 43m
£80–115
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4h 2m
£38–108
Train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 58m
£45–480
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester Airportbus
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 11m
£42–162
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3h 41m
£43–139
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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 53m
£43–111
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 16m
£112–395
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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 32m
£48–142
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
5h 45m
£84–291

Cheltenham to Edinburgh by train

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5h 54mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 338.2 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Waverley via Birmingham New Street and Stafford in around 5h 54m.

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