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Cities Near Cheltenham

Cities near Cheltenham, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Gloucester, Stroud, Worcester. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Cheltenham, UK is Gloucester, about 7 mi (12 km) away — roughly 25 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Gloucester7 mi / 12 km25 minDrive/railDay trip
Stroud12 mi / 19 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
Worcester21 mi / 34 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Swindon27 mi / 43 km52 minDrive/railDay trip
Redditch29 mi / 46 km55 minDrive/railDay trip
Hereford29 mi / 47 km56 minDrive/railDay trip
Kidderminster34 mi / 56 km1 hr 2 minDrive/railDay trip
Royal Leamington Spa36 mi / 57 km1 hr 4 minDrive/railDay trip
Kingswood36 mi / 58 km1 hr 4 minDrive/railDay trip
Oxford37 mi / 59 km1 hr 6 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Cheltenham

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Gloucester, Stroud, Worcester, Swindon, Redditch. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Cheltenham include Gloucester, Stroud, Worcester, Swindon, Redditch. The closest is Gloucester, about 7 miles (12 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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