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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 an average ticket price of zł 90 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 90, while a train costs an average of zł 313.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł 313 Average price | zł 90 Average price Cheapest | zł 221 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cheltenham to Plymouth
Compare the available ways to get from Cheltenham to Plymouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Plymouth:
A bus is zł 223 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Plymouth costing on average zł 313.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
Tickets start at around zł 313 compared to roughly zł 221 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -zł 91. The journey takes 2h 58m versus 2h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Cheltenham to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cheltenham to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 2:20 PM8h10Cheltenham10:30 PMPlymouthzł 641One-way0 transfers
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- 2:20 PM8h10Cheltenham10:30 PMPlymouthzł 641One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:25 PM4h30Cheltenham10:55 PMPlymouthzł 731One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Plymouth:
A bus is zł 223 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Plymouth costing on average zł 313.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Plymouth by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Plymouth by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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