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Compare bus and train for Cheltenham to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, while a train costs an average of $88.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$88 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Portsmouth
Compare the available ways to get from Cheltenham to Portsmouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Portsmouth:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Portsmouth costing on average $88 (€74).
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 21m.
Tickets start at around $88 (€74) compared to roughly $39 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$48 (-€41). The journey takes 3h 11m versus 2h 12m 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 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.
7:00 PM 7h18 Cheltenham 2:18 AM Portsmouth $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:00 PM 7h18 Cheltenham 2:18 AM Portsmouth $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:00 PM 7h18 Cheltenham 2:18 AM Portsmouth $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Portsmouth:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Portsmouth costing on average $88 (€74).
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 21m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station and arrive in Portsmouth, University.
- Trains mostly depart from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and arrive in Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Portsmouth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Portsmouth by bus.
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