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Compare bus and train 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 train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. 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 train costs an average of $8, and a bus costs an average of $8.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
2:25 PM2h45Cheltenham5:10 PMCardiff$91One-way0 transfers
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- 2:25 PM2h45Cheltenham5:10 PMCardiff$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:25 PM2h45Cheltenham5:10 PMCardiff$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
11:59 PM5h36Cheltenham5:35 AMCardiff$451One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Cardiff:
A train is $1 (€0.80) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cheltenham to Cardiff costing on average $17 (€13).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cheltenham and Cardiff 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 Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Cardiff by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, first_great_western, Transport for Wales to go to Cardiff by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Cross Country, Transport for Wales.
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