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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 $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
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$12 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price |
3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 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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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to London:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to London costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
- Around 17 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.
- 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 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.
- 2 direct trains per day with first_great_western.
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