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Compare bus and train for London to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, while a train costs an average of €78.
Distance: 142 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€78 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest | €44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Cheltenham:
A bus is €61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Cheltenham costing on average €78.
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
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.
FlixBus6:00 AM2h55London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station8:55 AMCheltenham€91One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus6:00 AM2h55London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station8:55 AMCheltenham€91One-way0 transfers
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G0086510:48 AM1h50London Paddington (PAD)12:38 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)€571One-way1 transfer
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W3507112:32 PM1h59London Paddington (PAD)2:31 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)€481One-way0 transfers
W350731:32 PM1h59London Paddington (PAD)3:31 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)€481One-way0 transfers
W3506911:32 AM1h59London Paddington (PAD)1:31 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)€481One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:40 PM3h05London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station11:45 PMCheltenham€101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:15 PM3h20London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station3:35 PMCheltenham€101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:50 AM3h25London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station2:15 PMCheltenham€101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Cheltenham:
A bus is €61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Cheltenham costing on average €78.
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
- Around 25 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Cheltenham as scheduled services by bus and train 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 Great Western Railway to go to Cheltenham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cheltenham by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
- 11 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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