There are 3 ways to get from Cheltenham to York by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Yorktrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 19m£90–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
6h 21m£32–75Drive 172.3 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Yorkcar 172.3 mi
3h 10m£43–62
Cheltenham to York by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to York is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to York is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to York. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Micklegate via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at York. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Cheltenham and York is 184 miles. The road distance is 173.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to York without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £90 - £130.
The train from Cheltenham Spa to York takes 3h 19m including transfers and departs hourly.
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 which takes 3h 19m and costs £90 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and York, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to York hourly. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Micklegate via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 21m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–130
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- National Express
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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 York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to York is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Cheltenham to York.
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