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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 an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m 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 |
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 Cheltenham to Birmingham:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Birmingham costing on average $19.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 51m.
The journey is about 28m faster (45m by train vs 1h 13m by car) and roughly $11 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($19 vs $30). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:50 AM1h05Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub9:55 AMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G010772:11 PM0h38Cheltenham Spa (CNM)2:49 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$471One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G008711:40 PM0h38Cheltenham Spa (CNM)2:18 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$511One-way0 transfers
- G0107112:11 PM0h38Cheltenham Spa (CNM)12:49 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$511One-way0 transfers
- G008782:40 PM0h38Cheltenham Spa (CNM)3:18 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$511One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:05 PM1h05Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub10:10 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:05 AM1h05Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub12:10 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$91One-way0 transfers
NX444 · NX10512:10 PM3h20Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station3:30 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$251One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Birmingham:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Birmingham costing on average $19.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 51m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 8 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, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Birmingham by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 9 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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