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What is the best way to travel from Liverpool to Cheltenham?

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Bus is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Train
2h 49m
£43
£87
5
Bus
2h 30m
£12
£21
7

What is the cheapest way to reach Cheltenham from Liverpool?

You can get to Cheltenham with just £12 by taking a Bus from megabus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £22
tomorrow
from £16
Sunday
from £16
Monday
from £25
Tuesday
from £25
Wednesday
from £12
Thursday
from £25

    Cheapest Buses today

  • megabus
    2h 50m
    0
    08:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    11:25
    Cheltenham
    Arle Court
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £22
  • megabus
    2h 30m
    0
    12:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:25
    Cheltenham
    Arle Court
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £22
  • megabus
    2h 50m
    0
    22:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    01:25
    Cheltenham
    Arle Court
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    4h 35m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:35
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    22:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    02:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • Cheapest Trains today

  • Avanti West Coast
    2h 49m
    0
    05:25
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    08:14
    Cheltenham
    Spa Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £93
  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 6m
    0
    05:25
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    09:31
    Cheltenham
    Spa Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £93
  • Merseyrail
    3h 41m
    0
    05:50
    Liverpool
    James Street Station
    09:31
    Cheltenham
    Spa Central Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from £93
  • Merseyrail
    7h 0m
    0
    05:50
    Liverpool
    James Street Station
    12:50
    Cheltenham
    Spa Central Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from £93

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • megabus
    2h 50m
    0
    08:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    11:25
    Cheltenham
    Arle Court
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £16
  • megabus
    2h 30m
    0
    12:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:25
    Cheltenham
    Arle Court
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £16
  • megabus
    2h 50m
    0
    22:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    01:25
    Cheltenham
    Arle Court
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    22:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    02:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    4h 20m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:20
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • Cheapest Trains tomorrow

  • Merseyrail
    3h 39m
    0
    05:48
    Liverpool
    Central Station
    09:27
    Cheltenham
    Spa Central Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from £74
  • Merseyrail
    5h 0m
    0
    05:50
    Liverpool
    James Street Station
    10:50
    Cheltenham
    Spa Central Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from £93
  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 2m
    0
    05:25
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    09:27
    Cheltenham
    Spa Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £94
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 2m
    0
    05:25
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    08:27
    Cheltenham
    Spa Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £94
  • Merseyrail
    4h 0m
    0
    05:50
    Liverpool
    James Street Station
    09:50
    Cheltenham
    Spa Central Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from £94

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • megabus
    2h 50m
    0
    08:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    11:25
    Cheltenham
    Arle Court
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £16
  • megabus
    2h 30m
    0
    12:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:25
    Cheltenham
    Arle Court
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £16
  • megabus
    2h 50m
    0
    22:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    01:25
    Cheltenham
    Arle Court
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    4h 20m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:20
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    22:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    02:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    04:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    11:25
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    4h 20m
    0
    09:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    13:25
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    4h 35m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:35
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    4h 45m
    0
    17:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    22:20
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    5h 20m
    0
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:35
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    22:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    02:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    00:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    06:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • megabus
    2h 50m
    0
    08:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    11:25
    Cheltenham
    Arle Court
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £12
  • megabus
    2h 30m
    0
    12:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:25
    Cheltenham
    Arle Court
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £12
  • megabus
    2h 50m
    0
    22:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    01:25
    Cheltenham
    Arle Court
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    5h 20m
    0
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:35
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    22:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    02:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • Northern
    4h 18m
    0
    05:56
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    10:14
    Cheltenham
    Spa Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £43
  • Merseyrail
    4h 37m
    0
    05:50
    Liverpool
    James Street Station
    10:27
    Cheltenham
    Spa Central Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from £73
  • Avanti West Coast
    2h 49m
    0
    05:25
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    08:14
    Cheltenham
    Spa Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £93
  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 6m
    0
    05:25
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    09:31
    Cheltenham
    Spa Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £93
  • Merseyrail
    3h 41m
    0
    05:50
    Liverpool
    James Street Station
    09:31
    Cheltenham
    Spa Central Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from £93

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    5h 20m
    0
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:35
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    22:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    02:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    00:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    06:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36

What are the fastest trips from Liverpool to Cheltenham?

You can get to Cheltenham from Liverpool in just 2h 30m with a Bus from megabus. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 2h 30m
tomorrow
from 2h 30m
Sunday
from 2h 30m
Monday
from 4h 20m
Tuesday
from 4h 0m
Wednesday
from 2h 30m
Thursday
from 4h 0m

    Fastest Buses today

  • megabus
    2h 30m
    0
    12:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:25
    Cheltenham
    Arle Court
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £22
  • megabus
    2h 50m
    0
    08:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    11:25
    Cheltenham
    Arle Court
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £22
  • megabus
    2h 50m
    0
    22:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    01:25
    Cheltenham
    Arle Court
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    22:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    02:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    4h 35m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:35
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • Fastest Trains today

  • Avanti West Coast
    2h 49m
    0
    05:25
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    08:14
    Cheltenham
    Spa Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £93
  • Merseyrail
    3h 41m
    0
    05:50
    Liverpool
    James Street Station
    09:31
    Cheltenham
    Spa Central Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from £93
  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 6m
    0
    05:25
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    09:31
    Cheltenham
    Spa Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £93
  • Merseyrail
    7h 0m
    0
    05:50
    Liverpool
    James Street Station
    12:50
    Cheltenham
    Spa Central Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from £93

    Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • megabus
    2h 30m
    0
    12:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:25
    Cheltenham
    Arle Court
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £16
  • megabus
    2h 50m
    0
    08:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    11:25
    Cheltenham
    Arle Court
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £16
  • megabus
    2h 50m
    0
    22:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    01:25
    Cheltenham
    Arle Court
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    22:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    02:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    4h 20m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:20
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • Fastest Trains tomorrow

  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 2m
    0
    05:25
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    08:27
    Cheltenham
    Spa Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £94
  • Merseyrail
    3h 39m
    0
    05:48
    Liverpool
    Central Station
    09:27
    Cheltenham
    Spa Central Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from £74
  • Merseyrail
    4h 0m
    0
    05:50
    Liverpool
    James Street Station
    09:50
    Cheltenham
    Spa Central Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from £94
  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 2m
    0
    05:25
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    09:27
    Cheltenham
    Spa Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £94
  • Merseyrail
    5h 0m
    0
    05:50
    Liverpool
    James Street Station
    10:50
    Cheltenham
    Spa Central Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from £93

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • megabus
    2h 30m
    0
    12:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:25
    Cheltenham
    Arle Court
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £16
  • megabus
    2h 50m
    0
    08:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    11:25
    Cheltenham
    Arle Court
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £16
  • megabus
    2h 50m
    0
    22:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    01:25
    Cheltenham
    Arle Court
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    22:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    02:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    4h 20m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:20
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    4h 20m
    0
    09:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    13:25
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    4h 35m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:35
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    4h 45m
    0
    17:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    22:20
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    04:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    11:25
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    22:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    02:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    5h 20m
    0
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:35
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    00:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    06:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • megabus
    2h 30m
    0
    12:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:25
    Cheltenham
    Arle Court
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £12
  • megabus
    2h 50m
    0
    08:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    11:25
    Cheltenham
    Arle Court
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £12
  • megabus
    2h 50m
    0
    22:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    01:25
    Cheltenham
    Arle Court
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    22:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    02:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    5h 20m
    0
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:35
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • Avanti West Coast
    2h 49m
    0
    05:25
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    08:14
    Cheltenham
    Spa Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £93
  • Merseyrail
    3h 41m
    0
    05:50
    Liverpool
    James Street Station
    09:31
    Cheltenham
    Spa Central Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from £93
  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 6m
    0
    05:25
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    09:31
    Cheltenham
    Spa Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £93
  • Northern
    4h 18m
    0
    05:56
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    10:14
    Cheltenham
    Spa Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £43
  • Merseyrail
    4h 37m
    0
    05:50
    Liverpool
    James Street Station
    10:27
    Cheltenham
    Spa Central Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from £73

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    22:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    02:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    5h 20m
    0
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:35
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    00:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    06:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Liverpool to Cheltenham

What are the most popular stations in Liverpool and Cheltenham?

In Liverpool, you will usually depart from Lime Street Station, One Bus Station or Penny Lane, while in Cheltenham you will be arriving at Spa Central Station, Racecourse or GCHQ, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Cheltenham from Liverpool? With 6 connections between 3 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Liverpool and Cheltenham, you can pay as low as £12 with a Bus from megabus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from megabus: you will get to Cheltenham in just 2h 30m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Liverpool and Cheltenham are National Express, megabus and Merseyrail, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Liverpool and Cheltenham is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Birkenhead or to Shurdington, and look at flights from Blackpool Airport, and landing at Gloucestershire Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Liverpool to Cheltenham?

The most popular companies between Liverpool and Cheltenham, are National Express, megabus and Merseyrail. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express and megabus

Train companies: Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast and Northern

All you need to know when you travel from Liverpool to Cheltenham

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Liverpool to Cheltenham. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Liverpool to Cheltenham

How can I reach Cheltenham from Liverpool?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Cheltenham from Liverpool.

How far is Cheltenham from Liverpool?

The distance between Liverpool and Cheltenham is 178.4 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Liverpool and Cheltenham?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 5 kgs of CO2, a train 6 kgs, a car 30 kgs, and a flight 44 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Liverpool to Cheltenham?

You can get to Cheltenham with just £12 by taking a Bus from megabus.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Cheltenham in just 2h 30m with a Bus from megabus.

More routes to Liverpool and to Cheltenham

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Liverpool and to Cheltenham. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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