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Compare bus and train for Luton to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton 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 3h 18m. 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 €50.
Distance: 114 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€16 Average price Cheapest | €50 Average price | €25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Cheltenham:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Cheltenham costing on average €50.
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
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How to get from Luton to Cheltenham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Cheltenham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:15 AM4h40Luton12:55 PMCheltenham€171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
8:15 AM4h40Luton12:55 PMCheltenham€171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8:15 AM4h40Luton12:55 PMCheltenham€171One-way0 transfers
Other options
5:50 PM5h45Luton11:35 PMCheltenham€221One-way0 transfers
2:00 PM5h40Luton7:40 PMCheltenham€261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Cheltenham:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Cheltenham costing on average €50.
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Cheltenham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cheltenham by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Cheltenham by train.
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