There are 5 ways to get from Cheltenham to Keswick by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New StreetBristol Temple Meads - Stockport / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North LakesRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 17m£38–167Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station590
9h 19m£32–63Drive 221.3 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Keswick221.3 mi
3h 47m£55–79Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester PiccadillyBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North LakesManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 43m£58–258Train, bus
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Take the bus from Newhall St to Underpass
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Keswick Park Hotel555
10h 21m£42–113
Cheltenham to Keswick by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Keswick is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 9h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Keswick is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Keswick. However, there are services departing from Promenade and arriving at Keswick Park Hotel via Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Keswick is 239 miles. The road distance is 222.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Keswick without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £35 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Cheltenham to Keswick, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Keswick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Transport Hub station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Keswick is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £35 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 9h 19m.
Cheltenham to Keswick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Keswick is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Cheltenham to Keswick.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Keswick, Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Keswick Park Hotel via Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Promenade to Keswick Park Hotel via Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 9h 19m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–180
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–120
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–70
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Newhall St to Underpass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Keswick Park Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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