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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Cheltenham is to bus and train which costs £23 - £80 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Cheltenham is to train and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs £40 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Promenade via Birmingham Coach Station and Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Cheltenham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Motherwell and arriving at Cheltenham Spa. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Cheltenham?

The distance between Hamilton and Cheltenham is 328 miles. The road distance is 323.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Cheltenham without a car is to train via Preston which takes 5h 45m and costs £35 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Hamilton to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Cheltenham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Cheltenham train from?

Hamilton to Cheltenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Cheltenham is to train via Preston which takes 5h 45m and costs £35 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Hamilton to Cheltenham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hamilton to Cheltenham train arrive?

Hamilton to Cheltenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Cheltenham is 323 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Hamilton to Cheltenham.

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

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Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Hamilton to Cheltenham 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 Preston
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
5h 45m
£38–224
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
8h 10m
£24–79
Drive 321.3 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Cheltenhamcar 321.3 mi
5h 12m
£78–112
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Anderstontrain
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 38m
£41–112
Train
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Cheltenham Spatrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
6h 45m
£170–550
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
9h 20m
£35–73
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
4h 42m
£45–140
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain
5h 13m
£37–105
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
5h 12m
£41–138
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain
6h 39m
£125–432
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain
7h 11m
£97–301

Hamilton to Cheltenham by train

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5h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 326.2 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to Cheltenham Spa via Preston and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Promenade via Birmingham Coach Station and Arle Court Transport Hub in around 9h 20m.

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