Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from London to Cheltenham?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Cheltenham: 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.

Which travel companies can get me from London to Cheltenham?

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Cheltenham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you: Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Cheltenham by bus. Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Cheltenham by train.

Can I find a direct route between London and Cheltenham?

Yes, there are direct services available from London to Cheltenham with the following travel companies: 16 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus. 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).

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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 €27.

Distance: 142 km

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Most popular Bus	Train
€10 Average price Cheapest	€54 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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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.

FlixBus
6:00 AM2h55
London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
8:55 AMCheltenham
€121One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
6:00 AM2h55
London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
8:55 AMCheltenham
€121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

W35084
7:36 PM1h57
London Paddington (PAD)
9:33 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
€511One-way
0 transfers

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G15032
4:33 PM1h58
London Paddington (PAD)
6:31 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
€471One-way
0 transfers
W35082
6:34 PM1h59
London Paddington (PAD)
8:33 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
€471One-way
0 transfers
W35065
9:32 AM1h59
London Paddington (PAD)
11:31 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
€471One-way
0 transfers

FlixBus
10:30 AM3h25
London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
1:55 PMCheltenham
€151One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
8:30 PM3h05
London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
11:35 PMCheltenham
€201One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
4:00 PM3h40
London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
7:40 PMCheltenham
€241One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Cheltenham

Travel to Cheltenham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Cheltenham.

There are 2 options to travel between London and Cheltenham including taking a bus and train.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Cheltenham is a bus with an average price of €10.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Cheltenham:

A bus is €44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Cheltenham costing on average €54.

The fastest way to travel from London to Cheltenham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 31m.

Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 22m.

The London to Cheltenham distance is approximately 142 km.

The average frequency per day from London to Cheltenham is:

Around 17 buses per day.
Around 12 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Cheltenham:

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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Cheltenham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Cheltenham by bus.
Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Cheltenham by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from London to Cheltenham with the following travel companies:

16 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
4 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).

Omio customers who travel from London to Cheltenham often also extend their vacation to go to Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Longford, Bath. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cheltenham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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