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Compare train and bus for Cheltenham to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 102 miles (165 km)
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€16 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price |
3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Cheltenham to Exeter is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Exeter:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Exeter costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cheltenham and Exeter 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 Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- Buses mostly depart from Cheltenham, Arle Court Park & Ride (Hatherley Lane) and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Exeter by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Exeter by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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