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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$14 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg 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 Bristol to Cheltenham:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Cheltenham costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 2m.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Cheltenham
How to get from Bristol to Cheltenham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Cheltenham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:45 AM1h00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)8:45 AMCheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub$61One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:45 AM1h00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)8:45 AMCheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G010628:33 AM0h37Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:10 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$191One-way0 transfers
Other options
G152159:39 AM1h05Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:44 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$181One-way0 transfers
G152148:38 AM1h07Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:45 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$181One-way0 transfers
G010649:33 AM0h38Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:11 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:15 PM1h25Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)8:40 PMCheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub$61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:35 AM1h25Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)11:00 AMCheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub$61One-way0 transfers
NX1009:20 PM1h20Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)10:40 PMCheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Cheltenham:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Cheltenham costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 2m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Cheltenham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Cheltenham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Cheltenham by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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