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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Scotland is to bus via Birmingham which costs £35 - £85 and takes 9h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Scotland?

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Scotland is to train and fly which takes 3h 30m and costs £30 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Promenade and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Arle Court Transport Hub, Lordswood Rd and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Scotland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Glasgow Central. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Scotland?

The distance between Cheltenham and Scotland is 340 miles. The road distance is 333.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cheltenham to Scotland without a car?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Scotland without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 5h 45m and costs £55 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Cheltenham to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Scotland bus from?

Cheltenham to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Scotland train from?

Cheltenham to Scotland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Scotland?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Scotland is to train via Stafford which takes 5h 45m and costs £55 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Scotland bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Where does the Cheltenham to Scotland train arrive?

Cheltenham to Scotland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Scotland is 334 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Cheltenham to Scotland.

How do I get a train ticket from Cheltenham to Scotland?

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Where can I stay near Scotland?

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Cheltenham to Scotland - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Cheltenham to Scotland by train, bus, 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 via Stafford
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Staffordtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow Centraltrain Milton Keynes Central - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 45m
£55–172
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 3m
£30–160
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Lordswood Rdbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
9h 20m
£36–84
Drive 331.7 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Glasgowcar 331.7 mi
5h 27m
£82–118
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
3h 59m
£48–127
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
10h 48m
£35–75
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 42m
£46–141
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3h 47m
£37–102
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3h 30m
£33–121
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
4h 9m
£82–236
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
5h 35m
£71–284

Cheltenham to Scotland by train

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Distance: 338.5 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Glasgow Central via Stafford in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Promenade to Buchanan Bus Station via Arle Court Transport Hub, Lordswood Rd, and Newhall St in around 9h 20m.

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