Bury St Edmunds to Cheltenham Spa by train
| First train | 04:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:31 | |
| Departure station | Bury St Edmunds | |
| Arrival station | Cheltenham Spa | |
| Journey time | From 4h 20m | |
| Distance | 122 miles (196 km) | |
| Frequency | 29 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink |
Travelling from Bury St Edmunds to Cheltenham Spa by train
Looking to travel from Bury St Edmunds to Cheltenham Spa by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 6 hours 32 minutes to travel from Bury St Edmunds to Cheltenham Spa by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 20 minutes though. You'll usually find 29 trains per day running along the 122 miles (196 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Cheltenham Spa, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia or Thameslink to get to Cheltenham Spa. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
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Cheap train tickets from Bury St Edmunds to Cheltenham Spa
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