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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £55 - £100 and takes 12h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Cheltenham is to fly and train which takes 4h 38m and costs £55 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Cheltenham station. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Royal Well Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Haymarket, Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

How far is it from Inverness to Cheltenham?

The distance between Inverness and Cheltenham is 492 miles. The road distance is 484.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Cheltenham without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 9h 26m and costs £180 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Inverness to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Cheltenham bus from?

Inverness to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Cheltenham train from?

Inverness to Cheltenham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Inverness to Cheltenham is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 9h 26m and costs £180 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 12h 48m.

Where does the Inverness to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Inverness to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where does the Inverness to Cheltenham train arrive?

Inverness to Cheltenham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Cheltenham is 484 miles. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Inverness to Cheltenham.

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

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

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

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Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
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1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain
4h 38m
£55–202
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Wolverhamptontrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
9h 26m
£181–349
Bus
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 100
12h 48m
£55–97
Drive 481.4 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Cheltenhamcar 481.4 mi
8h 7m
£118–171
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain
6h 44m
£109–394
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
6h 29m
£135–307
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
7h 11m
£148–302
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain
7h 4m
£101–243
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane INV - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Cheltenham Spatrain
7h 42m
£85–214
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cheltenham Spatrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
10h 6m
£240–434
Train #2
1. Take the train from Inverness to Birmingham Internationaltrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
11h 27m
£131–208

Inverness to Cheltenham by train

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9h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 489.1 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Cheltenham Spa via Haymarket, Wolverhampton, and Birmingham New Street in around 9h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Inverness Union Street to Royal Well Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 12h 48m.

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