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Compare bus and train for London to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 London to Cheltenham:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Cheltenham costing on average $64 (€52).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $54 (€44) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $43 (€35). The journey takes 3h 22m versus 2h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom London to Cheltenham
How to get from London to Cheltenham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Cheltenham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:00 AM2h55London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station8:55 AMCheltenham$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:00 AM2h55London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station8:55 AMCheltenham$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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G0087111:38 AM2h00London Paddington (PAD)1:38 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$691One-way1 transfer
Other options
- W350885:30 PM2h01London Paddington (PAD)7:31 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$621One-way0 transfers
- V12319 · Y8057010:14 PM2h01London Paddington (PAD)12:15 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$621One-way1 transfer
- V12321 · C489358:23 PM2h10London Paddington (PAD)10:33 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$621One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus8:00 AM3h25London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station11:25 AMCheltenham$151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:00 PM3h00London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station1:00 AMCheltenham$151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:50 AM3h25London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station2:15 PMCheltenham$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Cheltenham:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Cheltenham costing on average $64 (€52).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Cheltenham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Cheltenham by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Cheltenham by train.
- 13 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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