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There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cheltenham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cheltenham Spatrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    5h 44m
    £45–250

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 183 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus bus 100 / ...
    10h 50m
    £33–72

  3. Drive 329.2 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cheltenhamcar car 329.2 mi
    5h 42m
    £81–116

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    4h 10m
    £38–104

  5. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    6h 10m
    £39–247

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    4h 8m
    £42–130

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    4h 52m
    £46–107

  8. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    4h 55m
    £50–134

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EDI - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    6h 10m
    £120–428

  10. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    6h 42m
    £92–332

Edinburgh to Cheltenham by train

Calendar86Weekly Trains
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Cheltenham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cheltenham Spa every 2 hours. Tickets cost £45–250 and the journey takes 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Promenade via Birmingham Coach Station and Arle Court Transport Hub in around 10h 50m.

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