There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Cheltenham Spa by train, car, or bus
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- Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
4h 18m£32–163Drive 178 mi
- Drive from Holyhead to Cheltenham Spacar 178 mi
3h 40m£44–64Train via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
5h 8m£32–125Train, line 33 bus, line 98 bus
- Take the train from Holyhead to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Cantilupe Roadbus 33
- Take the bus from Cantilupe Road to Transport Hub arrivalbus 33 / ...
- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Cheltenham Spa Rail Stnbus 98
7h 43m£77–107
Holyhead to Cheltenham Spa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Cheltenham Spa is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Cheltenham Spa is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Cheltenham Spa. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Crewe and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Holyhead and Cheltenham Spa is 203 miles. The road distance is 179.1 miles.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Cheltenham Spa without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £30 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Holyhead to Cheltenham Spa, including transfers.
Holyhead to Cheltenham Spa train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Cheltenham Spa is 1h ahead of Holyhead. It is currently 3:31 AM in Holyhead and 4:31 AM in Cheltenham Spa.
Holyhead to Cheltenham Spa train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Cheltenham Spa is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Holyhead to Cheltenham Spa.
What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Cheltenham Spa, England?
You can take a train from Holyhead to Cheltenham Spa via Crewe and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 18m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Holyhead to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–50
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–50
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Holyhead to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–50
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–75
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Holyhead to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–60
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–21
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Holyhead to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £65–100
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–50
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–25
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £25–75
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- west.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Railway Station to Cantilupe Road
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Cantilupe Road to Transport Hub arrival
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Transport Hub to Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Book your Holyhead to Cheltenham Spa train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1480+ hotels available in Cheltenham Spa.

















