How to travel from Luton to Cheltenham

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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 prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €29.

Distance: 114 km

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€17

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€67

Average price

4h 31m

Average total duration

4h 1m

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30m

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3h 18m

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2h 48m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Luton to Cheltenham

How to get from Luton to Cheltenham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Luton to Cheltenham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
04:50PM5h40
Luton
10:30PMCheltenham
111One-way
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FlixBus
04:50PM5h40
Luton
10:30PMCheltenham
111One-way
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Fastest

FlixBus
04:50PM5h40
Luton
10:30PMCheltenham
111One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Luton 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 Luton to Cheltenham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Luton and Cheltenham including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Cheltenham is a bus with an average price of €9.

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

A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Cheltenham costing on average €29.

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Cheltenham is by train with an average journey time of 3h 9m.

Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 35m.

The Luton to Cheltenham distance is approximately 114 km.
The average frequency per day from Luton to Cheltenham is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Luton to Cheltenham:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Luton to Cheltenham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Cheltenham by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Rail to go to Cheltenham by train.
Omio customers who travel from Luton to Cheltenham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Longford. 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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