There are 4 ways to get from Cheltenham to York by train, bus, or car
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 5m£88–122Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 131
6h 10m£34–83Drive 172.6 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Yorkcar 172.6 mi
3h 10m£43–62Train
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Yorktrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 21m£95–140
Cheltenham to York by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to York is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to York is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 5m and costs £85 - £130.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to York station. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Rail Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at York. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Cheltenham and York is 172 miles. The road distance is 173.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to York without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 5m and costs £85 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Cheltenham to York, including transfers.
Cheltenham to York bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.
Cheltenham to York train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to York is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 5m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and York, England?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to York via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Rail Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 10m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £95–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cheltenham to York bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cheltenham to York train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to York is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Cheltenham to York.
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