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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £80 - £120 and takes 5h 43m.

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 44m and costs £60 - £150.

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 388 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 which takes 5h 58m and costs £190 - £280.

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

The train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Waverley takes 5h 58m including transfers and departs every two hours.

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 Edinburgh Waverley 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, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Cheltenham to Edinburgh by train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 58m
£190–280
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
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 49m
£62–207
Drive 329.9 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Edinburghcar 329.9 mi
5h 43m
£83–119
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 4m
£67–162
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Wolverhamptontrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 58m
£124–211
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
6h 36m
£144–229
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 44m
£64–149
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 9m
£135–390
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 28m
£66–179
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 48m
£112–271
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
5h 23m
£84–226

Cheltenham to Edinburgh by train

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5h 58mAverage Duration

£190Cheapest Price

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Distance: 385.4 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Waverley every 2 hours. Tickets cost £190–280 and the journey takes 5h 58m.

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