The 13 Best Day Trips from Cheltenham

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 13 good day trips from Cheltenham, United Kingdom, led by London, Birmingham, Bristol. The closest is Bristol, about 1 hr 10 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Cheltenham

  1. 1

    London, United Kingdom

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km east of Cheltenham

    Known for Cyberdog.

  2. 2

    Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km north of Cheltenham

    Known for Cadbury World.

  3. 3

    Bristol, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km south-west of Cheltenham
  4. 4

    Cardiff, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km south-west of Cheltenham
  5. 5

    Leicester, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north-east of Cheltenham
  6. 6

    Coventry, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km north-east of Cheltenham
  7. 7

    Brent, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km east of Cheltenham
  8. 8

    Nottingham, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north-east of Cheltenham
  9. 9

    Reading, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km south-east of Cheltenham
  10. 10

    Swansea, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km west of Cheltenham
  11. 11

    Derby, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km north of Cheltenham
  12. 12

    Southampton, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km south-east of Cheltenham
  13. 13

    Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km north of Cheltenham

A sample day: Cheltenham to London

  1. 07:30Leave Cheltenham
  2. 09:45Arrive in London (2 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00Cyberdog
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of London
  6. 15:45Head back to Cheltenham
  7. 18:00Home in Cheltenham

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Cheltenham?
The best day trips from Cheltenham are London, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leicester. The closest is Bristol, about 1 hr 10 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Cheltenham?
Bristol is the closest, 61 km south-west of Cheltenham, roughly 1 hr 10 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Cheltenham for a day out?
London is the largest city in day-trip range, 142 km east of Cheltenham and about 2 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Cheltenham?
For a weekend away from Cheltenham, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: London (142 km, 2 hr 15 min), Nottingham (133 km, 2 hr 5 min), Swansea (132 km, 2 hr 5 min), Brent (128 km, 2 hr). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Cheltenham?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is London at 142 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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