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Compare train and bus for Cheltenham to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €13. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€16 Average price Cheapest | €57 Average price |
5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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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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.
There are 2 options to travel between Cheltenham and Plymouth including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Plymouth from Cheltenham is by taking a train, which costs on average $21 (€19).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Cheltenham to Plymouth:
Taking a train costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $21 (€19).
The fastest way from Cheltenham to Plymouth is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 55 min.
There are alternative travel options to Plymouth that take longer:
Bus takes 5 h 13 min on average.
The Cheltenham to Plymouth distance is around 138 miles (222 km).
The average frequency per day from Cheltenham to Plymouth is:
- Around 7 buses per day.
- 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Cheltenham to Plymouth as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cheltenham to Plymouth:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Most travelers take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Plymouth.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cheltenham to Plymouth:
- You can go to Plymouth from Cheltenham by bus with National Express or Megabus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $21 (€19) with National Express from Cheltenham to Plymouth on Omio.
- You can take a train from Cheltenham to Plymouth with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, first_great_western or Cross Country. Cheap tickets can be found for $21 (€19) with CrossCountry from Cheltenham to Plymouth.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cheltenham to Plymouth with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with 1 direct bus per day.
- 4 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Plymouth as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Cheltenham and Plymouth.
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