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Compare train and bus for Brighton to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$96 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Brighton to Cheltenham:
A bus is $52 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Cheltenham costing on average $96 (€77).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
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How to get from Brighton to Cheltenham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brighton to Cheltenham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:50 PM11h20Brighton10:10 AMCheltenham$221One-way0 transfers
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10:50 PM11h20Brighton10:10 AMCheltenham$221One-way0 transfers
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10:50 PM11h20Brighton10:10 AMCheltenham$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Cheltenham:
A bus is $52 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Cheltenham costing on average $96 (€77).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Cheltenham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Thameslink to go to Cheltenham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Cheltenham by bus.
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