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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 43m. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
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€21 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Cheltenham
How to get from Birmingham to Cheltenham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Cheltenham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Cheltenham
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Cheltenham:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Cheltenham costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Cheltenham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Cheltenham by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Cheltenham by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
- 4 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express.
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