How to travel from Luton to Cheltenham

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Compare bus and train for Luton to Cheltenham

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $51.

Distance: 70 miles (114 km)

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$21

Average price

Cheapest

$68

Average price

$30

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 11m

Average total duration

3h 41m

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30m

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3h 17m

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2h 47m

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2h 17m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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National Express

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Great Western Railway

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Cheltenham is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

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

A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Cheltenham costing on average $68 (€55).

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Cheltenham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 47m.

Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 41m.

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

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from Luton to Cheltenham

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:15 AM4h40
    Luton
    1:55 PMCheltenham
    $161One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:15 AM4h40
    Luton
    1:55 PMCheltenham
    $161One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • ThameslinkW32966+Great Western RailwayW34618+CrossCountryG00865+Elizabeth lineC38356
    9:29 AM3h09
    Luton station (LUT)
    12:38 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
    $1351One-way
    3 transfers

Other options

  • ThameslinkW45523+Great Western RailwayW35067+Elizabeth lineC38335
    9:13 AM3h19
    Luton station (LUT)
    12:32 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
    $621One-way
    2 transfers
  • ThameslinkW45524+Great Western RailwayW35065+Elizabeth lineC37160
    8:13 AM3h18
    Luton station (LUT)
    11:31 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
    $801One-way
    2 transfers
  • ThameslinkW32951+Great Western RailwayW34617+Elizabeth lineC38305+CrossCountryG01069
    8:59 AM3h12
    Luton station (LUT)
    12:11 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
    $1351One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:30 PM5h05
    Luton
    11:35 PMCheltenham
    $201One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:25 PM5h15
    Luton
    7:40 PMCheltenham
    $281One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Luton 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 Luton to Cheltenham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Luton and Cheltenham including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Cheltenham is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

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

A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Cheltenham costing on average $68 (€55).

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Cheltenham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 47m.

Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 41m.

The distance from Luton to Cheltenham is approximately 70 miles (114 km).
The average frequency per day from Luton to Cheltenham is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Luton to Cheltenham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
  • Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Luton to Cheltenham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Cheltenham by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cheltenham by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Luton 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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