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Compare train and bus for Derby to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. 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 $24, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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$31 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Derby to Cheltenham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Cheltenham:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Cheltenham costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Cheltenham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Cheltenham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Cheltenham by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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