Driving from Birmingham to Cheltenham
Cheltenham lies 66 km (41 mi) south of Birmingham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h without stops, over roughly 80 km (50 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Birmingham | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1.2 million | 118,836 |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | 60 m (197 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | B1–B99 | GL50–GL52 |
Where to book car hire from Birmingham to Cheltenham
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Staying in Cheltenham
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Common questions
How far is Cheltenham from Birmingham?
66 km (41 mi) in a straight line, south of Birmingham; by road roughly 80 km (50 mi).
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Cheltenham by car?
About 1 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Birmingham and Cheltenham?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.