There are 4 ways to get from Clitheroe to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Clitheroe to Bolton
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
4h 20m£30–127Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Clitheroe to Manchester Victoria
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall St
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
5h 15m£22–72Drive 159.9 mi
- Drive from Clitheroe to Cheltenham159.9 mi
2h 52m£39–57Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeX43
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Cheltenham RacecourseCf8
6h 43m
Clitheroe to Cheltenham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clitheroe to Cheltenham is to train and bus which costs £21 - £75 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Clitheroe to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Clitheroe to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Park Street and arriving at Cheltenham Racecourse via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Clitheroe to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Clitheroe and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Bolton, Manchester Piccadilly and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Clitheroe and Cheltenham is 163 miles. The road distance is 160.9 miles.
The best way to get from Clitheroe to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £29 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Clitheroe to Cheltenham, including transfers.
Clitheroe to Cheltenham bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.
Clitheroe to Cheltenham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Clitheroe station.
The best way to get from Clitheroe to Cheltenham is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £29 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Clitheroe, England and Cheltenham, England?
You can take a train from Clitheroe to Cheltenham Spa via Bolton, Manchester Piccadilly, and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Street to Cheltenham Racecourse via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly Gardens, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 43m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Clitheroe to Bolton
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Clitheroe to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–17
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–65
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Cheltenham Racecourse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Clitheroe to Cheltenham bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Clitheroe to Cheltenham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bolton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clitheroe to Cheltenham is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Clitheroe to Cheltenham.
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