How to travel from Cheltenham to London

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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 prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €34.

Distance: 88 miles (142 km)

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€10

Average price

Cheapest

€57

Average price

3h 35m

Average total duration

3h 5m

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30m

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2h 57m

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2h 27m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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National Express

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from Cheltenham to London

How to get from Cheltenham to London by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cheltenham to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
11:05AM3h05
Cheltenham
02:10PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
$131One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:40PM2h19
Cheltenham
11:59PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
$111One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Great Western RailP22825
10:03AM1h56
Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
11:59AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
$631One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Great Western RailP22826
11:03AM1h56
Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
12:59PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
$631One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountryC72652+Great Western RailP22798
09:32AM2h14
Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
11:46AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
$701One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC72660+Great Western RailP22802
11:29AM2h16
Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
01:45PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
$701One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
11:05AM3h35
Cheltenham
02:40PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:25AM3h45
Cheltenham
09:10AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:25AM3h10
Cheltenham
08:35AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
$131One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cheltenham to London

Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cheltenham to London.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Cheltenham and London including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cheltenham to London is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to London:

A bus is $35 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to London costing on average $43 (€34).

The fastest way to travel from Cheltenham to London is by train with an average journey time of 1h 46m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 15m.

The distance from Cheltenham to London is approximately 88 miles (142 km).
The average frequency per day from Cheltenham to London is:
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cheltenham to London:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cheltenham to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western to go to London by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to London by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cheltenham to London with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
  • 16 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Cheltenham to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.

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