There are 3 ways to get from Leeds to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leeds to Cheltenham Spatrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2h 34m£70–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Royal Wellbus 825
5h 20m£24–41Drive 160.1 mi
- Drive from Leeds to Cheltenhamcar 160.1 mi
2h 49m£41–58
Leeds to Cheltenham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to Cheltenham is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Royal Well via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leeds and arriving at Cheltenham Spa. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Leeds and Cheltenham is 160 miles. The road distance is 161 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £70 - £110.
The train from Leeds to Cheltenham Spa takes 2h 34m including transfers and departs hourly.
Leeds to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Leeds to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Leeds to Cheltenham is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Leeds, England and Cheltenham, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Royal Well via Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 20m.
Train from Leeds to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Royal Well
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Leeds to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Leeds to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Cheltenham is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Leeds to Cheltenham.
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