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The 13 Best Day Trips from Cheltenham

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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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.

Day trips from Cheltenham at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
London142 km E2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Birmingham66 km N1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Bristol61 km SW1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Cardiff89 km SW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Leicester104 km NE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Coventry68 km NE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Brent128 km E2 hrFull-day trip
Nottingham133 km NE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Reading91 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Swansea132 km W2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Derby121 km N1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Southampton120 km SE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Stoke-on-Trent123 km N1 hr 55 minFull-day trip

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The best day trips from Cheltenham

  1. 1

    London, United Kingdom

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km east of Cheltenham4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Cyberdog.

    Also nearby: Islington.

  2. 2

    Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km north of Cheltenham2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Cadbury World.

    Also nearby: Wolverhampton.

  3. 3

    Bristol, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km south-west of Cheltenham2 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Cardiff, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km south-west of Cheltenham2 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Leicester, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north-east of Cheltenham3 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Coventry, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km north-east of Cheltenham2 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Brent, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km east of Cheltenham4 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Nottingham, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north-east of Cheltenham4 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Reading, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km south-east of Cheltenham2 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Swansea, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km west of Cheltenham4 hr 10 min round trip
  11. 11

    Derby, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km north of Cheltenham3 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Southampton, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km south-east of Cheltenham3 hr 50 min round trip
  13. 13

    Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km north of Cheltenham3 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Cheltenham to London

A realistic pace for London, 142 km from Cheltenham. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  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.
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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