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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 bus with prices starting from $4. 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 bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $2.
Distance: 7 miles (12 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$7 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
39m Average total duration Fastest 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg 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 Gloucester to Cheltenham:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to Cheltenham costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 23m.
Travel optionsfrom Gloucester to Cheltenham
How to get from Gloucester to Cheltenham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gloucester to Cheltenham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Y6348210:16 PM0h11Gloucester station (GCR)10:27 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$41One-way0 transfers
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Y6348210:16 PM0h11Gloucester station (GCR)10:27 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W350849:25 PM0h08Gloucester station (GCR)9:33 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$61One-way0 transfers
Other options
Y616806:17 PM0h10Gloucester station (GCR)6:27 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$61One-way0 transfers
G396325:17 PM0h10Gloucester station (GCR)5:27 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$61One-way0 transfers
W3508610:26 PM0h08Gloucester station (GCR)10:34 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$61One-way0 transfers
NX4447:00 PM0h25Gloucester, Transport Hub7:25 PMCheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station$51One-way0 transfers
NX4449:00 AM0h25Gloucester, Transport Hub9:25 AMCheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station$51One-way0 transfers
NX4445:25 PM0h25Gloucester, Transport Hub5:50 PMCheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station$51One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to Cheltenham:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to Cheltenham costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 23m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales to go to Cheltenham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach West to go to Cheltenham by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales.
- 8 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach West.
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