How to travel from Gloucester to Cheltenham

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Compare train and bus for Gloucester to Cheltenham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $1. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $1, and a bus costs an average of $5.

Distance: 7 miles (12 km)

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$4

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39m

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23m

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The cheapest way to travel from Gloucester to Cheltenham is a train with an average price of $4 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to Cheltenham:

A train is $1 (€0.82) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gloucester to Cheltenham costing on average $5 (€4).

The fastest way to travel from Gloucester to Cheltenham is by train with an average journey time of 9m.

Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:

Bus takes on average 23m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Gloucester and Cheltenham including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Gloucester to Cheltenham among Omio's users.

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from Gloucester to Cheltenham

How to get from Gloucester to Cheltenham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Gloucester to Cheltenham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX445
    10:00 AM0h35
    Gloucester, Transport Hub
    10:35 AMCheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX445
    10:00 AM0h35
    Gloucester, Transport Hub
    10:35 AMCheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayP23108
    8:54 AM0h07
    Gloucester station (GCR)
    9:01 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Transport for WalesL65694
    9:16 AM0h10
    Gloucester station (GCR)
    9:26 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayP22754
    9:22 AM0h08
    Gloucester station (GCR)
    9:30 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transport for WalesL65688
    8:16 AM0h11
    Gloucester station (GCR)
    8:27 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX444
    11:50 AM0h35
    Gloucester, Transport Hub
    12:25 PMCheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station
    $51One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX445
    12:30 PM0h35
    Gloucester, Transport Hub
    1:05 PMCheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station
    $51One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX444
    2:05 PM0h30
    Gloucester, Transport Hub
    2:35 PMCheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Gloucester to Cheltenham

Travel to Cheltenham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gloucester to Cheltenham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Gloucester and Cheltenham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Gloucester to Cheltenham is a train with an average price of $4 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to Cheltenham:

A train is $1 (€0.82) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gloucester to Cheltenham costing on average $5 (€4).

The fastest way to travel from Gloucester to Cheltenham is by train with an average journey time of 9m.

Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:

Bus takes on average 23m.

The distance from Gloucester to Cheltenham is approximately 7 miles (12 km).
The average frequency per day from Gloucester to Cheltenham is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gloucester and Cheltenham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gloucester to Cheltenham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Gloucester station (GCR) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
  • Buses mostly depart from Gloucester, Transport Hub and arrive in Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gloucester to Cheltenham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western, Transport for Wales to go to Cheltenham by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Stagecoach West, Pulhams Coaches to go to Cheltenham by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Gloucester to Cheltenham with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western, Transport for Wales.
  • 9 direct buses per day with Stagecoach West, Pulhams Coaches.
Omio customers who travel from Gloucester to Cheltenham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Longford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cheltenham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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