Travel from Ireland

Traveling by Plane

For visitors from Ireland, the fastest and most convenient way to reach Cheltenham is by flying into either Birmingham Airport or Bristol Airport, both of which offer excellent transport links to the racecourse.

Flight Durations:

- Dublin to Birmingham – Approx. 1 hour
- Belfast to Birmingham – Approx. 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cork to Birmingham – Approx. 1 hour 15 minutes
- Dublin to Bristol – Approx. 1 hour
- Belfast to Bristol – Approx. 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cork to Bristol – Approx. 1 hour 20 minutes

From Birmingham Airport, Cheltenham is around 1 hour by train or 1 hour 15 minutes by car.

From Bristol Airport, the journey takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes by train or 1 hour 30 minutes by car.

Getting to Cheltenham by Train

Once you've landed, catching a train is one of the easiest ways to reach Cheltenham Spa station, which is the closest station to the racecourse.

- From Birmingham International – Approx. 1 hour direct
- From Bristol Temple Meads – Approx. 45 minutes direct

Upon arrival at Cheltenham Spa, shuttle buses and taxis are readily available to take you straight to the racecourse.

Accommodation Options

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