What is the cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Cheltenham?

The cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Cheltenham is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 53 min.

What is the fastest way to get from West Midlands to Cheltenham?

The fastest way to get from West Midlands to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between West Midlands and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from West Midlands to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Marion Rd and arriving at Promenade via Lordswood Rd and Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

Is there a direct train between West Midlands and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from West Midlands to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Smethwick Rolfe Street and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from West Midlands to Cheltenham?

The distance between West Midlands and Cheltenham is 49 miles. The road distance is 48.7 miles.

How do I travel from West Midlands to Cheltenham without a car?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £11 - £45.

How long does it take to get from West Midlands to Cheltenham?

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from West Midlands to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Cheltenham bus from?

West Midlands to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Lordswood Rd station.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Cheltenham train from?

West Midlands to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from West Midlands to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Cheltenham is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £11 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £35 and takes 2h 22m.

Where does the West Midlands to Cheltenham bus arrive?

West Midlands to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Arle Court Transport Hub station.

Where does the West Midlands to Cheltenham train arrive?

West Midlands to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from West Midlands to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between West Midlands to Cheltenham is 49 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from West Midlands to Cheltenham.

How do I get a train ticket from West Midlands to Cheltenham?

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Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

There are 1650+ hotels available in Cheltenham.

West Midlands to Cheltenham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from West Midlands to Cheltenham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
1h 9m
£11–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
2h 22m
£26–34
Drive 48.4 mi
1. Drive from West Midlands to Cheltenhamcar 48.4 mi
53 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West Midlands to Cheltenhamtaxi 48.4 mi
53 min
£190–230
Train via Worcester
1. Take the train from The Hawthorns to Worcester Shrub Hilltrain Dorridge - Worcester Foregate Street / ...
2. Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Cheltenham Spatrain Worcester Foregate Street - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2h 4m

West Midlands to Cheltenham by train

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Distance: 48.5 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between West Midlands, Sandwell, England and Cheltenham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £9–40 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Lordswood Rd to Arle Court Transport Hub hourly. Tickets cost £22–28 and the journey takes 1h.

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