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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 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest |
3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.

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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).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
- 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.
- 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, Megabus to go to Plymouth by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Plymouth by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 4 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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