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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 €56 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. 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 €56, while a flight costs an average of €168.
Distance: 287 miles (463 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€118 Average price | €56 Average price Cheapest | €168 Average price | €135 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 7m Average total duration 10h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Glasgow to Cheltenham
Compare the available ways to get from Glasgow to Cheltenham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Cheltenham:
A bus is €62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Cheltenham costing on average €118.
A bus is €112 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Cheltenham costing on average €168.
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Bus takes on average 11h 7m.
The journey is about 24m faster (5h 26m by train vs 5h 50m by car) and roughly €18 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€118 vs €135). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:30 AM 15h45 Glasgow 1:15 AM Cheltenham €46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:30 AM 15h45 Glasgow 1:15 AM Cheltenham €46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:40 PM 10h35 Glasgow 8:15 AM Cheltenham €51 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:30 AM 15h45 Glasgow 2:15 AM Cheltenham €56 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Cheltenham:
A bus is €62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Cheltenham costing on average €118.
A bus is €112 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Cheltenham costing on average €168.
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Bus takes on average 11h 7m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Cheltenham.
- 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).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to Cheltenham by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Cheltenham by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to Cheltenham by flight.
- 15 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer.
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