There are 5 ways to get from Keswick to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
5h 29m£83–128Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Park & Ridebus Cf8
8h£38–64Drive 220.9 mi
- Drive from Keswick to Cheltenhamcar 220.9 mi
3h 49m£55–79Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
6h 34m£88–138Line 555 bus, train
- Take the bus from Greta Bank to Bus Rail Interchangebus 555
- Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain
7h 42m£85–138
Keswick to Cheltenham by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Keswick to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Keswick to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Keswick to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Greta Bank and arriving at Park & Ride via Rail Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Keswick to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Keswick and Cheltenham is 239 miles. The road distance is 222.2 miles.
The best way to get from Keswick to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £80 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Keswick to Cheltenham, including transfers.
Keswick to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.
Keswick to Cheltenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Keswick to Cheltenham is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Keswick, Cumbria, England and Cheltenham, England?
You can take a bus from Greta Bank to Cheltenham Spa via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greta Bank to Park & Ride via Rail Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Greta Bank to Bus Rail Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
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Booking & Getting There
Keswick to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Keswick to Cheltenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Keswick to Cheltenham is 222 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Keswick to Cheltenham.
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