How to travel from Brighton to Cheltenham

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Compare train and bus for Brighton to Cheltenham

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 28m. 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 €17, and a train costs an average of €34.

Distance: 111 miles (180 km)

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€30

Average price

Cheapest

€79

Average price

4h 55m

Average total duration

4h 25m

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30m

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3h 58m

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Fastest

3h 28m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Brighton to Cheltenham

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National Express
09:50PM11h20
Brighton
09:10AMCheltenham
$271One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
09:50PM11h20
Brighton
09:10AMCheltenham
$271One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
04:17PM5h33
Brighton
09:50PMCheltenham
$401One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Brighton 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 Brighton to Cheltenham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Brighton and Cheltenham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Brighton to Cheltenham is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

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

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Cheltenham costing on average $42 (€34).

The fastest way to travel from Brighton to Cheltenham is by train with an average journey time of 3h 38m.

Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 28m.

The distance from Brighton to Cheltenham is approximately 111 miles (180 km).
The average frequency per day from Brighton to Cheltenham is:
  • Around 12 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brighton to Cheltenham:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brighton to Cheltenham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, Thameslink to go to Cheltenham by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Cheltenham by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Brighton 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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