How to travel from Cheltenham to Plymouth

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Compare train and bus for Cheltenham to Plymouth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $36.

Distance: 138 miles (223 km)

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$48

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$24

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3h 31m

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5h 38m

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5h 8m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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from Cheltenham to Plymouth

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

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

FlixBus
02:25PM8h00
Cheltenham
10:25PMPlymouth
$291One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
02:25PM8h00
Cheltenham
10:25PMPlymouth
$291One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
02:25PM8h00
Cheltenham
10:25PMPlymouth
$291One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cheltenham to Plymouth

Travel to Plymouth 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 Plymouth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cheltenham and Plymouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cheltenham to Plymouth is a bus with an average price of $15 (€13).

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

A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Plymouth costing on average $36 (€29).

The fastest way to travel from Cheltenham to Plymouth is by train with an average journey time of 2h 46m.

Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 0m.

The distance from Cheltenham to Plymouth is approximately 138 miles (223 km).
The average frequency per day from Cheltenham to Plymouth is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cheltenham and Plymouth 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 Plymouth:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
  • Buses mostly depart from Cheltenham, Arle Court Park & Ride (Hatherley Lane) and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cheltenham to Plymouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Plymouth by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Plymouth by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cheltenham to Plymouth with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Cheltenham to Plymouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Bristol Airport, Exeter, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Plymouth and these popular destinations at a great price.
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