There are 5 ways to get from Cheltenham to Keswick by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 13m£78–127Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cf8
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
7h 13m£38–62Drive 221.3 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Keswickcar 221.3 mi
3h 50m£55–79Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 42m£89–135Train, bus
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Keswick Park Hotelbus 555
8h 22m£81–123
Cheltenham to Keswick by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Keswick is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Keswick is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Keswick. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride and arriving at Keswick Park Hotel via Manchester Central Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Keswick. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Keswick is 239 miles. The road distance is 222.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Keswick without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Cheltenham to Keswick, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Keswick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park & Ride station.
Cheltenham to Keswick train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Keswick is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Keswick, Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Keswick Park Hotel via Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park & Ride to Keswick Park Hotel via Manchester Central Coach Station and Rail Station in around 7h 13m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
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Bus from Bus Station to Keswick Park Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
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Cheltenham to Keswick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Cheltenham to Keswick train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Keswick is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Cheltenham to Keswick.
There are 2551+ hotels available in Keswick.