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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, while a flight costs an average of $226.
Distance: 287 miles (463 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$157 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $226 Average price | $164 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 58m Average total duration 8h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg 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 Glasgow to Cheltenham:
A bus is $86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Cheltenham costing on average $157.
A bus is $154 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Cheltenham costing on average $226.
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 57m.
Bus takes on average 11h 34m.
You'll arrive about 4h 18m sooner (1h 32m by flight vs 5h 50m by car). Tickets start at around $226 compared to roughly $164 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Cheltenham
How to get from Glasgow to Cheltenham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Cheltenham is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- U221010:25 PM1h10Glasgow International Airport11:35 PMBristol Airport$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- U221010:25 PM1h10Glasgow International Airport11:35 PMBristol Airport$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- U24318:10 PM1h05Glasgow International Airport9:15 PMBirmingham International Airport$621One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM14h10Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station11:25 AMCheltenham$511One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 PM10h35Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station9:15 AMCheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub$571One-way1 transfer
- U22129:10 PM1h10Glasgow International Airport10:20 PMBristol Airport$541One-way0 transfers
RK 1748:45 AM1h20Glasgow International Airport10:05 AMLondon Stansted Airport$641One-way0 transfers- RK 3299:45 PM1h20Glasgow International Airport11:05 PMLondon Stansted Airport$761One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Cheltenham:
A bus is $86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Cheltenham costing on average $157.
A bus is $154 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Cheltenham costing on average $226.
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 57m.
Bus takes on average 11h 34m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Cheltenham as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Cheltenham.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast to go to Cheltenham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cheltenham by bus.
- Travel with BA Cityflyer, British Airways, easyJet to go to Cheltenham by flight.
- 22 direct flights per day with BA Cityflyer, British Airways, easyJet.
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