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Compare train and bus for Cheltenham to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$25 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Cheltenham to Birmingham:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Birmingham costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 21m.
Travel optionsfrom Cheltenham to Birmingham
How to get from Cheltenham to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cheltenham to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:50 AM1h05Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub9:55 AMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:50 AM1h05Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub9:55 AMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G008782:40 PM0h38Cheltenham Spa (CNM)3:18 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$461One-way0 transfers
Other options
G008711:40 PM0h38Cheltenham Spa (CNM)2:18 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$461One-way0 transfers
G010772:11 PM0h38Cheltenham Spa (CNM)2:49 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$461One-way0 transfers
G0106610:11 AM0h38Cheltenham Spa (CNM)10:49 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$501One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:05 AM1h05Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub12:10 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:45 PM1h05Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub9:50 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$71One-way0 transfers
NX10010:40 PM1h15Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station11:55 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Birmingham:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Birmingham costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 21m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cheltenham and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Stagecoach West to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country to go to Birmingham by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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