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Compare bus and train for Bourton-on-the-Water to London
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bourton-on-the-Water to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 57m. 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 $21, while a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 74 miles (120 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$21 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m 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 Bourton-on-the-Water to London:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bourton-on-the-Water to London costing on average $50 (€42).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 42m.
You'll arrive about 59m sooner (1h 27m by train vs 2h 26m by car). Tickets start at around $50 (€42) compared to roughly $49 (€40) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bourton-on-the-Water to London
How to get from Bourton-on-the-Water to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bourton-on-the-Water to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:45 PM2h30Cheltenham12:15 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:45 PM2h30Cheltenham12:15 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W3536511:03 AM1h20Kingham station (KGM)12:23 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$181One-way0 transfers
Other options
W353691:02 PM1h21Kingham station (KGM)2:23 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$181One-way0 transfers
W3536712:03 PM1h22Kingham station (KGM)1:25 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$181One-way0 transfers
G151209:04 AM1h22Kingham station (KGM)10:26 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:45 PM2h50Cheltenham12:35 AMLondon, Victoria Green Line Coach Station$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:55 PM3h00Cheltenham6:55 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:20 AM3h05Cheltenham8:25 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bourton-on-the-Water to London:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bourton-on-the-Water to London costing on average $50 (€42).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 42m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bourton-on-the-Water and London as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Cheltenham and arrive in London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre).
- Trains mostly depart from Moreton-in-Marsh station (MIM) and arrive in London Paddington (PAD).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to London by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 14 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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