There are 3 ways to get from Cheltenham to Harrogate by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 40m£77–115Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
5h 52m£25–40Drive 176.2 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Harrogatecar 176.2 mi
3h 10m£44–64
Cheltenham to Harrogate by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Harrogate is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Harrogate is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Royal Well and arriving at West Park Church via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Harrogate via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Harrogate is 176 miles. The road distance is 177.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Harrogate without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £75 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Cheltenham to Harrogate, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Harrogate bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.
Cheltenham to Harrogate train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Harrogate is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Harrogate, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to West Park Church via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 52m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
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- 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
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- National Express
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Cheltenham to Harrogate bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cheltenham to Harrogate train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Harrogate is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Cheltenham to Harrogate.
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