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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £21 - £29 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Cheltenham is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £30 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Cheltenham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Cheltenham Racecourse. Services depart once daily, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Cheltenham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Derby and arriving at Cheltenham Spa. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Derby to Cheltenham?

The distance between Derby and Cheltenham is 87 miles. The road distance is 88.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £30 - £110.

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

The train from Derby to Cheltenham Spa takes 1h 36m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Derby to Cheltenham bus from?

Derby to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Cheltenham train from?

Derby to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Derby to Cheltenham is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £29 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Derby to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Derby to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Cheltenham Racecourse station.

Where does the Derby to Cheltenham train arrive?

Derby to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Derby to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Cheltenham is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Derby to Cheltenham.

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

Book your Derby to Cheltenham train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

There are 1697+ hotels available in Cheltenham.

Derby to Cheltenham - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Derby to Cheltenham 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
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Cheltenham Spatrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 36m
£30–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Cheltenham Racecoursebus Cf3
3h 15m
£21–29
Drive 87.8 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Cheltenhamcar 87.8 mi
1h 40m
£22–31

Derby to Cheltenham by train

213Weekly Trains

1h 36mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Derby to Cheltenham.

Launch map view

Distance: 86.2 mi
Duration: 1h 36m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £30–110 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Cheltenham Racecourse once daily. Tickets cost £21–29 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.