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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Promenade via Birmingham Coach Station and Arle Court Tpt Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Crewe and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Chester to Cheltenham?

The distance between Chester and Cheltenham is 119 miles. The road distance is 111.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Cheltenham without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 2h 35m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Chester to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Cheltenham bus from?

Chester to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Cheltenham train from?

Chester to Cheltenham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Crewe station.

Train or bus from Chester to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Chester to Cheltenham is to train via Birmingham which takes 2h 35m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Chester to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Chester to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Chester to Cheltenham train arrive?

Chester to Cheltenham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Chester to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Cheltenham is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Chester to Cheltenham.

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

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Chester to Cheltenham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 33 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2h 35m
£42–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Tpt Hubbus 100 / ...
4h 33m
£21–33
Drive 110.4 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Cheltenhamcar 110.4 mi
2h 21m
£28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 7m
£46–74
Train, line 33 bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Herefordtrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Cantilupe Road to Transport Hub arrivalbus 33 / ...
5h 38m
£39–61

Chester to Cheltenham by train

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Distance: 118.1 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Cheltenham, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Cheltenham Spa via Crewe and Birmingham New Street in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Promenade via Birmingham Coach Station and Arle Court Tpt Hub in around 4h 33m.

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