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Compare bus and train for Cheltenham to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Portsmouth:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Portsmouth costing on average $86 (€71).
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
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How to get from Cheltenham to Portsmouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cheltenham to Portsmouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:50 PM6h15Cheltenham10:05 PMPortsmouth$311One-way0 transfers
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- 3:50 PM6h15Cheltenham10:05 PMPortsmouth$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:50 PM6h15Cheltenham10:05 PMPortsmouth$311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Portsmouth:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Portsmouth costing on average $86 (€71).
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cheltenham and Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
- Buses mostly depart from Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station and arrive in Portsmouth, University.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Portsmouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Portsmouth by bus.
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