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Compare bus and train for Cheltenham to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 18m. 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 $16, while a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cheltenham to Bristol
Compare the available ways to get from Cheltenham to Bristol, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Bristol:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Bristol costing on average $17.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
The journey is about 12m faster (48m by train vs 1h 0m by car) and roughly $12 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($17 vs $28). 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 Bristol
How to get from Cheltenham to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cheltenham to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:05 PM 1h25 Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub 8:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
7:05 PM 1h25 Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub 8:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- W29847
8:29 AM 0h38 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) 9:07 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G01135
9:52 AM 0h41 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) 10:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers 
G154889:26 AM 1h01 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) 10:27 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers- G01133
8:52 AM 0h39 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) 9:31 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
9:20 AM 1h25 Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub 10:45 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
2:20 PM 1h00 Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub 3:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX445 · NX100
6:35 PM 2h10 Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station 8:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) $17 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Bristol:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Bristol costing on average $17.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cheltenham and Bristol as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Bristol by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway.
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