Location

Cheltenham is the gateway to the Cotswolds with good road and rail connections from London Heathrow, Birmingham and Bristol.

By Air
The closest airports to Cheltenham are Birmingham, Bristol and London Heathrow. We can organise private transfers from these airports.

Birmingham Airport is 80km from Cheltenham. Direct flights operate to Birmingham from across Europe. There are regular rail services from Birmingham International Airport to Birmingham New Station fand onward to Cheltenham Spa with a journey time of approximately 1 hour.

Bristol Airport is 87km from Cheltenham. The Bristol Flyer express coach service offers a convenient way to travel from the airport to Bristol Temple Meads train station, where there are regular direct services to Cheltenham with a journey time of approximately 1 hour.

London Heathrow is 135km from Cheltenham. There are regular National Express Coach services to Cheltenham with a journey time of approximately 2 1/2 hours. Alternatively, if you are travelling from central London there are National Express Coaches from London Victoria Station and trains from Paddington Station.

By Train
Cheltenham Spa is well served by CrossCountry trains and First Great Western including direct services from London Paddington, Bristol, Birmingham,  Cardiff and many other British cities.

By Coach
National Express coach services operate from cities across the UK including direct bus services from London Heathrow (approximately 2 ½ hours) and Gatwick airport (approximately 3 1/2 hours). Tickets can be booked on arrival at all airports or in advance at  www.nationalexpress.com. In Cheltenham, the Royal Well Bus Station is situated in the centre of Cheltenham.

By Car
Cheltenham is easily accessible from the M5 and M4 motorways. From the M4, exit at junction 15 (signpost to Swindon) and follow A419/A417 to Cheltenham. From M5 exit at junction 10 or 11 and follow signs to Cheltenham.