How to travel from Cheltenham to Bristol

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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 52m. 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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from Cheltenham to Bristol

How to get from Cheltenham to Bristol by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Cheltenham to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
01:25PM1h00
Cheltenham
02:25PMBristol
$61One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
01:25PM1h00
Cheltenham
02:25PMBristol
$61One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
01:25PM1h00
Cheltenham
02:25PMBristol
$61One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
10:40PM3h55
Cheltenham
02:35AMBristol
$191One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cheltenham to Bristol

Travel to Bristol easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cheltenham to Bristol.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cheltenham and Bristol including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cheltenham to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).

This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Bristol:

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Bristol costing on average $8 (€6).

The fastest way to travel from Cheltenham to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 38m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 0m.

The distance from Cheltenham to Bristol is approximately 37 miles (61 km).
The average frequency per day from Cheltenham to Bristol is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cheltenham and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cheltenham to Bristol:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cheltenham to Bristol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western, Transport for Wales to go to Bristol by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cheltenham to Bristol with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western.
  • 4 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Cheltenham to Bristol often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Bath, Manchester, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bristol and these popular destinations at a great price.
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