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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 an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a flight costs an average of $964.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$122 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $964 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Leeds to Cheltenham
Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to Cheltenham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Cheltenham:
A bus is $76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Cheltenham costing on average $122.
A bus is $919 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leeds to Cheltenham costing on average $964.
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 30m.
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (2h 39m by train vs 3h 4m by car). Tickets start at around $122 compared to roughly $58 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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.
- NX426 · NX444
6:00 PM 8h00 Leeds, Coach Station 2:00 AM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX426 · NX444
6:00 PM 8h00 Leeds, Coach Station 2:00 AM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- G01161
4:15 PM 2h35 Leeds station (LDS) 6:50 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G01170
8:15 PM 2h35 Leeds station (LDS) 10:50 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) $57 1 One-way 0 transfers - G01169
7:15 PM 2h35 Leeds station (LDS) 9:50 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) $57 1 One-way 0 transfers - G01166
6:15 PM 2h35 Leeds station (LDS) 8:50 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX561 · NX445
9:00 AM 9h30 Leeds, Coach Station 6:30 PM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station $42 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX561 · NX445
6:45 AM 8h25 Leeds, Coach Station 3:10 PM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station $47 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX561 · NX444
1:00 PM 9h30 Leeds, Coach Station 10:30 PM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station $48 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Cheltenham:
A bus is $76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Cheltenham costing on average $122.
A bus is $919 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leeds to Cheltenham costing on average $964.
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 30m.
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Leeds Bradford International Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
- 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 Loganair to go to Cheltenham by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cheltenham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Cheltenham by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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