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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$89 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Cheltenham:
A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Cheltenham costing on average $89 (€73).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Cheltenham
How to get from Leeds to Cheltenham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Cheltenham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:05 PM6h40Leeds, Coach Station6:45 PMCheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub$201One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus12:05 PM6h40Leeds, Coach Station6:45 PMCheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub$201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G0114812:15 PM2h35Leeds station (LDS)2:50 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$1731One-way0 transfers
Other options
W2987311:15 AM2h35Leeds station (LDS)1:50 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$1731One-way0 transfers
W298841:15 PM2h35Leeds station (LDS)3:50 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$1731One-way0 transfers
G011408:15 AM2h35Leeds station (LDS)10:50 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$1731One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM5h45Leeds, Coach Station2:15 PMCheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub$201One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 AM7h15Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)9:15 AMCheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub$211One-way1 transfer
NX131 · NX1006:40 PM7h35Leeds, Coach Station2:15 AMCheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station$311One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Cheltenham:
A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Cheltenham costing on average $89 (€73).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Cheltenham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Cheltenham by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Cheltenham by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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