There are 3 ways to get from Cheltenham to Rugby 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 Rugbytrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
1h 30m£15–53Drive 55.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cheltenham to Rugbycar 55.1 mi
1h 13m£14–20Bus, line 86 bus
- Take the bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus Cfb
- Take the bus from Transport Museum to Bennett Streetbus 86
3h 18m£19–26
Cheltenham to Rugby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Rugby is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Rugby is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Racecourse and arriving at Bennett Street via Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Rugby via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Rugby is 76 miles. The road distance is 55.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £14 - £55.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Cheltenham to Rugby, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cheltenham Racecourse station.
Cheltenham to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Rugby is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £14 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 86 bus, which costs £18 - £26 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Rugby, England?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Rugby via Birmingham New Street in around 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Bennett Street via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Transport Museum in around 3h 18m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–40
- 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 Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–15
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- midlands.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Transport Museum to Bennett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £2–3
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More Questions & Answers
Cheltenham to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Cheltenham to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Rugby is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Cheltenham to Rugby.
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