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Compare bus and train for Cheltenham to Longford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Longford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a train costs an average of $93.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$30 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price | $141 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Cheltenham to Longford
Compare the available ways to get from Cheltenham to Longford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Longford:
A bus is $64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Longford costing on average $93.
Other travel options to Longford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
Tickets start at around $30 compared to roughly $141 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $112. The journey takes 2h 33m versus 1h 47m 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 Longford
How to get from Cheltenham to Longford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cheltenham to Longford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:05 AM 2h25 Cheltenham 12:30 PM Longford $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

10:05 AM 2h25 Cheltenham 12:30 PM Longford $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

4:20 AM 2h15 Cheltenham 6:35 AM Longford $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

11:05 AM 2h25 Cheltenham 1:30 PM Longford $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
3:40 PM 2h25 Cheltenham 6:05 PM Longford $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Longford:
A bus is $64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Longford costing on average $93.
Other travel options to Longford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cheltenham and Longford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and arrive in Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX).
- Buses mostly depart from Cheltenham and arrive in London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Longford by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Longford by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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