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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cheltenham Spa is to bus which costs £70 - £170 and takes 11h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cheltenham Spa is to fly and train which takes 4h 8m and costs £55 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Cheltenham Spa?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Cheltenham Spa. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Glencairn Park Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Cheltenham Spa?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Cheltenham Spa. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Cheltenham Spa?

The distance between Edinburgh and Cheltenham Spa is 340 miles. The road distance is 331.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cheltenham Spa without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 5h 15m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Edinburgh to Cheltenham Spa, including transfers.

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

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

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

Edinburgh to Cheltenham Spa train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Cheltenham Spa?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cheltenham Spa is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 5h 15m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 11h 13m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cheltenham Spa bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Cheltenham Spa?

Cheltenham Spa is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 1:46 PM in Edinburgh and 2:46 PM in Cheltenham Spa.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cheltenham Spa train arrive?

Edinburgh to Cheltenham Spa train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Cheltenham Spa?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Cheltenham Spa is 331 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Edinburgh to Cheltenham Spa.

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

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Where can I stay near Cheltenham Spa?

There are 1561+ hotels available in Cheltenham Spa.

Edinburgh to Cheltenham Spa - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cheltenham Spa by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wolverhamptontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
5h 15m
£129–208
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain
4h 11m
£54–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
11h 13m
£72–168
Drive 329.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cheltenham Spacar 329.5 mi
5h 43m
£81–116
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cheltenham Spatrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 44m
£200–290
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
6h 41m
£145–230
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
4h 8m
£58–126
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain
4h 59m
£68–159
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
4h 57m
£72–163
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain
6h 6m
£124–354
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain
6h 42m
£104–238

Edinburgh to Cheltenham Spa by train

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5h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 338.1 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cheltenham Spa via Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Cheltenham Spa via Birmingham Coach Station, Arle Court Transport Hub, and Glencairn Park Road in around 11h 13m.

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