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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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€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.
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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.
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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.

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 National Express, Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Cheltenham by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus to go to Cheltenham by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with National Express, Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
- 15 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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