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Compare bus and train for Bourton-on-the-Water to London
Omio recommends booking the train 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 €18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. 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 €18, while a train costs an average of €40.
Distance: 74 miles (120 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€40 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bourton-on-the-Water to London
Compare the available ways to get from Bourton-on-the-Water to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bourton-on-the-Water to London:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bourton-on-the-Water to London costing on average €40.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 54m.
The journey is about 58m faster (1h 28m by train vs 2h 26m by car) and roughly €1 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€40 vs €41). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you 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 PM 2h30 Cheltenham 12:15 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:45 PM 2h30 Cheltenham 12:15 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
Y152681:02 PM 1h32 Kingham station (KGM) 2:34 PM London Paddington (PAD) €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Y152692:02 PM 1h34 Kingham station (KGM) 3:36 PM London Paddington (PAD) €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Y152713:01 PM 1h38 Kingham station (KGM) 4:39 PM London Paddington (PAD) €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Y1526812:54 PM 1h40 Moreton-in-Marsh station (MIM) 2:34 PM London Paddington (PAD) €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:45 PM 2h50 Cheltenham 12:35 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus5:20 AM 3h05 Cheltenham 8:25 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus7:05 AM 3h05 Cheltenham 10:10 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bourton-on-the-Water to London:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bourton-on-the-Water to London costing on average €40.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 54m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 14 trains 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Moreton-in-Marsh station (MIM) and arrive in London Paddington (PAD).
- Buses mostly depart from Cheltenham and arrive in London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre).
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to London by train.
- 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
- 14 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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