What is the best way to travel from Leicester to Cheltenham?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Trains for the journey to Cheltenham from Leicester. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Cheltenham from Leicester?
You can get to Cheltenham with just $11 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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FlixBus2h 25m06:50 AMLeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station9:15 AMCheltenhamArle Court0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 6:50:00 AM to Arle Court, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
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FlixBus2h 25m04:35 PMLeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station7:00 PMCheltenhamArle Court0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 4:35:00 PM to Arle Court, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
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CrossCountry1h 57m06:17 AMLeicesterCentral Station8:14 AMCheltenhamSpa Central Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 6:17:00 AM to Spa Central Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 8:14:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 57m
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CrossCountry1h 43m07:07 AMLeicesterCentral Station8:50 AMCheltenhamSpa Central Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 7:07:00 AM to Spa Central Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 43m
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CrossCountry1h 52m07:22 AMLeicesterCentral Station9:14 AMCheltenhamSpa Central Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 7:22:00 AM to Spa Central Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 9:14:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 52m
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CrossCountry2h 0m07:50 AMLeicesterCentral Station9:50 AMCheltenhamSpa Central Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 7:50:00 AM to Spa Central Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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CrossCountry1h 56m08:18 AMLeicesterCentral Station10:14 AMCheltenhamSpa Central Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 8:18:00 AM to Spa Central Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 10:14:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 56m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
Cheapest Trains Tuesday
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FlixBus2h 25m06:50 AMLeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station9:15 AMCheltenhamArle Court0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 6:50:00 AM to Arle Court, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
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FlixBus2h 25m04:35 PMLeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station7:00 PMCheltenhamArle Court0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 4:35:00 PM to Arle Court, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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FlixBus2h 25m06:50 AMLeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station9:15 AMCheltenhamArle Court0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 6:50:00 AM to Arle Court, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
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FlixBus2h 25m04:35 PMLeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station7:00 PMCheltenhamArle Court0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 4:35:00 PM to Arle Court, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Cheapest Buses Monday
What are the fastest trips from Leicester to Cheltenham?
You can get to Cheltenham from Leicester in just 1h 43m with a Train from CrossCountry. 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.
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CrossCountry1h 43m07:07 AMLeicesterCentral Station8:50 AMCheltenhamSpa Central Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 7:07:00 AM to Spa Central Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 43m
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CrossCountry1h 52m07:22 AMLeicesterCentral Station9:14 AMCheltenhamSpa Central Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 7:22:00 AM to Spa Central Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 9:14:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 52m
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CrossCountry1h 56m08:18 AMLeicesterCentral Station10:14 AMCheltenhamSpa Central Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 8:18:00 AM to Spa Central Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 10:14:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 56m
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CrossCountry1h 57m06:17 AMLeicesterCentral Station8:14 AMCheltenhamSpa Central Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 6:17:00 AM to Spa Central Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 8:14:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 57m
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CrossCountry2h 0m07:50 AMLeicesterCentral Station9:50 AMCheltenhamSpa Central Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 7:50:00 AM to Spa Central Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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FlixBus2h 25m06:50 AMLeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station9:15 AMCheltenhamArle Court0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 6:50:00 AM to Arle Court, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
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FlixBus2h 25m04:35 PMLeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station7:00 PMCheltenhamArle Court0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 4:35:00 PM to Arle Court, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Fastest Trains Tuesday
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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FlixBus2h 25m06:50 AMLeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station9:15 AMCheltenhamArle Court0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 6:50:00 AM to Arle Court, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
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FlixBus2h 25m04:35 PMLeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station7:00 PMCheltenhamArle Court0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 4:35:00 PM to Arle Court, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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FlixBus2h 25m06:50 AMLeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station9:15 AMCheltenhamArle Court0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 6:50:00 AM to Arle Court, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
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FlixBus2h 25m04:35 PMLeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station7:00 PMCheltenhamArle Court0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 4:35:00 PM to Arle Court, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Fastest Buses Monday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Leicester to Cheltenham
What are the most popular stations in Leicester and Cheltenham?
In Leicester, you will usually depart from Fosse Park, St. Margaret's Bus Station or Central Station, while in Cheltenham you will be arriving at GCHQ, Racecourse or Royal Well Bus Station, 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 Leicester? With 3 connections between 2 Bus and Train 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 Leicester and Cheltenham, you can pay as low as $11 with a Bus from FlixBus.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 Train from CrossCountry: you will get to Cheltenham in just 1h 43m.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 Leicester and Cheltenham are FlixBus and CrossCountry, 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 Leicester 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 Oadby or to Shurdington, and look at flights from East Midlands 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 Leicester to Cheltenham?
The most popular companies between Leicester and Cheltenham, are FlixBus and CrossCountry. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: CrossCountry
All you need to know when you travel from Leicester to Cheltenham
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Leicester 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 Leicester to Cheltenham
How can I reach Cheltenham from Leicester?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Cheltenham from Leicester.
How far is Cheltenham from Leicester?
The distance between Leicester and Cheltenham is 64.4 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Leicester 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 3 kgs of CO2, a train 4 kgs, a car 18 kgs, and a flight 26 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Leicester to Cheltenham?
You can get to Cheltenham with just $11 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Leicester 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 1h 43m with a Train from CrossCountry.
More routes to Leicester and to Cheltenham
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Leicester and to Cheltenham. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
