There are 3 ways to get from Cheltenham to Northampton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2h£15–63Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to West Streetbus 801
- Take the bus from Northampton Road to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X88 / ...
5h 51m£13–20Drive 69.3 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Northamptoncar 69.3 mi
1h 34m£17–25
Cheltenham to Northampton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Northampton is to bus which costs £13 - £21 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Northampton is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £16 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Northampton Bus Interchange via Town Hall, Bus Station and Northampton Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Northampton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Cheltenham and Northampton is 95 miles. The road distance is 69.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Northampton without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs £14 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Cheltenham to Northampton, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Northampton bus services, operated by Pulhams Coaches, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.
Cheltenham to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Northampton is to train which takes 2h and costs £14 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £21 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Northampton, England?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Northampton via Birmingham New Street in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Northampton Bus Interchange via West Street, Town Hall, Bus Station, and Northampton Road in around 5h 51m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–23
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1451 820369
- info@pulhamscoaches.com
- Website
- pulhamscoaches.com
Bus from Royal Well Bus Station to West Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.pulhamscoaches.com/
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- midlands.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Northampton Road to Northampton Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £2–4
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More Questions & Answers
Cheltenham to Northampton bus services, operated by Pulhams Coaches, arrive at West Street station.
Cheltenham to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Northampton is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Cheltenham to Northampton.
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