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Compare bus and train for Cheltenham to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 17m. 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 $37, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 147 miles (238 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$109 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to York:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to York costing on average $109 (€89).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
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How to get from Cheltenham to York by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cheltenham to York is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:20 AM9h33Cheltenham11:53 AMYork$371One-way0 transfers
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2:20 AM9h33Cheltenham11:53 AMYork$371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2:20 AM9h33Cheltenham11:53 AMYork$371One-way0 transfers
Other options
1:20 AM9h33Cheltenham10:53 AMYork$381One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to York:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to York costing on average $109 (€89).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cheltenham and York as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Cheltenham, Arle Court Park & Ride (Hatherley Lane) and arrive in York, Rail Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and arrive in York station (YRK).
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to York by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to York by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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