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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Cheltenham Spa is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Cheltenham Spa is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Cheltenham Spa?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Cheltenham Spa. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Glencairn Park Road via Newhall St, Lordswood Rd and Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Cheltenham Spa?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Cheltenham Spa. 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 37m.

How far is it from Chester to Cheltenham Spa?

The distance between Chester and Cheltenham Spa is 119 miles. The road distance is 111.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Cheltenham Spa without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 2h 37m and costs £26 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Chester to Cheltenham Spa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Cheltenham Spa bus from?

Chester to Cheltenham Spa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Cheltenham Spa train from?

Chester to Cheltenham Spa train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.

Train or bus from Chester to Cheltenham Spa?

The best way to get from Chester to Cheltenham Spa is to train via Crewe which takes 2h 37m and costs £26 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Chester to Cheltenham Spa bus arrive?

Chester to Cheltenham Spa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Cheltenham Spa?

Cheltenham Spa is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 9:04 PM in Chester and 10:04 PM in Cheltenham Spa.

Where does the Chester to Cheltenham Spa train arrive?

Chester to Cheltenham Spa train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Chester to Cheltenham Spa?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Cheltenham Spa is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Chester to Cheltenham Spa.

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

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Where can I stay near Cheltenham Spa?

There are 1474+ hotels available in Cheltenham Spa.

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

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

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 Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain Wigan North Western - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2h 37m
£27–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Newhall Stbus Ukn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
4h 30m
£28–46
Drive 110.8 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Cheltenham Spacar 110.8 mi
2h 20m
£27–40
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New Streettrain Holyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 3m
£30–95
Train #2
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 8m
£38–117

Chester to Cheltenham Spa by train

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2h 37mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Chester to Cheltenham Spa.

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Distance: 118.1 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Cheltenham Spa via Crewe and Birmingham New Street in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Cheltenham Spa via Newhall St, Lordswood Rd, Arle Court Transport Hub, and Glencairn Park Road in around 4h 30m.

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