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Compare train and bus for Cheltenham to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$103 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Liverpool:
A bus is $72 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Liverpool costing on average $103 (€82).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 56m.
Travel optionsfrom Cheltenham to Liverpool
How to get from Cheltenham to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cheltenham to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 AM5h00Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub1:50 PMLiverpool, Liverpool One$251One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 AM5h00Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub1:50 PMLiverpool, Liverpool One$251One-way1 transfer
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L022129:59 AM2h24Cheltenham Spa (CNM)12:23 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$801One-way1 transfer
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W052408:40 AM2h37Cheltenham Spa (CNM)11:17 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$391One-way1 transfer
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W052449:40 AM2h37Cheltenham Spa (CNM)12:17 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$521One-way1 transfer
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W052428:58 AM2h44Cheltenham Spa (CNM)11:42 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$531One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM4h45Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub3:50 PMLiverpool, Liverpool One$281One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Liverpool:
A bus is $72 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Liverpool costing on average $103 (€82).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 56m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cheltenham and Liverpool 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Buses mostly depart from Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station and arrive in Liverpool, University.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Cross Country to go to Liverpool by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Liverpool by bus.
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