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Compare train and bus for Cheltenham to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 41m. 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 $11, while a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Cardiff:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Cardiff costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 1m.
The journey is about 12m faster (1h 12m by train vs 1h 24m by car) and roughly $2 (€2) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($22 (€18) vs $25 (€20)). 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.
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How to get from Cheltenham to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cheltenham to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:20 PM2h45Cheltenham5:05 PMCardiff$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:20 PM2h45Cheltenham5:05 PMCardiff$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:20 PM2h45Cheltenham5:05 PMCardiff$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:25 PM2h50Cheltenham9:15 PMCardiff$101One-way0 transfers
- 1:20 PM2h45Cheltenham4:05 PMCardiff$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Cardiff:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Cardiff costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cheltenham and Cardiff 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 Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub and arrive in Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway to go to Cardiff by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cardiff by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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