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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, while a train costs an average of $108.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$108 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m 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 |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $57 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Cheltenham costing on average $81 (€66).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 57m.
Tickets start at around $81 (€66) compared to roughly $50 (€41) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-30.38 (€-24.83). The journey takes 3h 30m versus 3h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Brighton to Cheltenham
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 PM11h35Brighton10:25 AMCheltenham$391One-way0 transfers
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- 10:50 PM11h35Brighton10:25 AMCheltenham$391One-way0 transfers
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- 10:50 PM11h35Brighton10:25 AMCheltenham$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Cheltenham:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Cheltenham costing on average $108 (€88).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 2m.
- 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station.
- Travel with Thameslink, Great Western Railway to go to Cheltenham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cheltenham by bus.
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