How to travel from Cheltenham to Birmingham

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Travel Information from Cheltenham to Birmingham

Distance40 miles (65 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$7 - $13
Cheapest modeTrain • $7 (€6) • 38 min
Fastest modeTrain • $7 (€6) • 38 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or CrossCountry

Travel 40 miles (65 km) by train or bus between Cheltenham and Birmingham. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cheltenham to Birmingham.

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from Cheltenham to Birmingham

How to get from Cheltenham to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cheltenham to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:50AM1h05
Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub
09:55AMBirmingham
$71One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
08:50AM1h05
Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub
09:55AMBirmingham
$71One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountryC23374
08:40AM0h40
Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
09:20AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$321One-way
0 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryC23366
09:59AM0h46
Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
10:45AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$241One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountryC23484
08:58AM0h47
Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
09:45AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$271One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountryC23378
09:40AM0h44
Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
10:24AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$321One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX100
10:40PM1h15
Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station
11:55PMBirmingham, Coach Station
$161One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX444 · NX100
01:55PM2h35
Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station
04:30PMBirmingham, Coach Station
$251One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX444 · NX100
04:10PM3h05
Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station
07:15PMBirmingham, Coach Station
$231One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cheltenham to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cheltenham to Birmingham.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from Cheltenham to Birmingham: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Birmingham is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $7 (€6) compared to other travel options to Birmingham:

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from Cheltenham to Birmingham costing on average $13 (€11).

The quickest way to travel from Cheltenham to Birmingham is by train, which takes on average 38 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 1 h 9 min on average.

Birmingham is approximately 40 miles (65 km) away from Cheltenham.

The average frequency per day from Cheltenham to Birmingham is:

  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • 7 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Cheltenham to Birmingham as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cheltenham to Birmingham:

  • Most travelers take a bus from Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station to Birmingham, Coach Station.
  • Most travelers board their train from Cheltenham Spa and arrive in Birmingham New Street.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cheltenham to Birmingham:

  • You can go to Birmingham from Cheltenham by bus with National Express or Megabus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $13 (€11) with Megabus from Cheltenham to Birmingham on Omio.
  • You can go to Birmingham from Cheltenham by train with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains or Cross Country. You'll see cheap train tickets for $7 (€6) with CrossCountry from Cheltenham to Birmingham on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Cheltenham to Birmingham with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find 6 direct buses a day to Birmingham with National Express.
  • You can check for a direct train to Birmingham with Cross Country with 7 direct trains per day.

Direct services to Birmingham tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Omio customers who travel from Cheltenham to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Paris, Edinburgh or Liverpool. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.
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