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Compare train and bus for Cheltenham to London
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 26m. 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 $17, while a train costs an average of $78.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$17 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cheltenham to London
Compare the available ways to get from Cheltenham to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to London:
A bus is $61 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to London costing on average $78 (€66).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $77 (€65) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $61 (€51). The journey takes 3h 9m versus 2h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Cheltenham to London
How to get from Cheltenham to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cheltenham to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:45 PM2h30Cheltenham12:15 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$121One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus9:45 PM2h30Cheltenham12:15 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$121One-way0 transfers
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G150482:52 PM1h49Cheltenham Spa (CNM)4:41 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$681One-way1 transfer
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W352427:02 PM1h59Cheltenham Spa (CNM)9:01 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$541One-way0 transfers
W352479:02 PM1h59Cheltenham Spa (CNM)11:01 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$541One-way0 transfers
G150558:02 PM2h05Cheltenham Spa (CNM)10:07 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$541One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:45 PM2h50Cheltenham12:35 AMLondon, Victoria Green Line Coach Station$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:55 PM3h00Cheltenham6:55 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:10 PM3h05Cheltenham8:15 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to London:
A bus is $61 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to London costing on average $78 (€66).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cheltenham and London 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 London Paddington (PAD).
- Buses mostly depart from Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to London by train.
- 15 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 11 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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