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Compare train and bus for London to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 142 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€9 Average price Cheapest | €63 Average price |
3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom London to Cheltenham
How to get from London to Cheltenham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Cheltenham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:30 AM3h25London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station1:55 PMCheltenham€131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:00 AM2h55London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station8:55 AMCheltenham€131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P22620+
C749058:48 AM1h50London Paddington (PAD)10:38 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)€1781One-way1 transfer
Other options
P22623+
C7533410:16 AM1h55London Paddington (PAD)12:11 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)€581One-way1 transfer
P227569:32 AM1h59London Paddington (PAD)11:31 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)€651One-way0 transfers
P22621+
C75323_C750089:18 AM1h52London Paddington (PAD)11:10 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)€811One-way1 transfer
NX4449:30 AM3h00London, Victoria Coach Station12:30 PMCheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station€191One-way0 transfers
NX4447:00 AM3h05London, Victoria Coach Station10:05 AMCheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station€191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:00 PM3h40London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station7:40 PMCheltenham€181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Cheltenham:
A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Cheltenham costing on average €25.
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Cheltenham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus to go to Cheltenham by bus.
- Travel with National Express, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Cheltenham by train.
- 15 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with National Express, Great Western Railway, first_great_western.
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