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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 $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 70 miles (114 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Luton to Cheltenham:
A bus is $69 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Cheltenham costing on average $91 (€72).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Cheltenham
How to get from Luton to Cheltenham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Cheltenham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM4h40Luton1:55 PMCheltenham$171One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM4h40Luton1:55 PMCheltenham$171One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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C753049:29 AM3h09Luton station (LUT)12:38 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$831One-way3 transfers
Other options
- W59522+G24790+P227579:13 AM3h19Luton station (LUT)12:32 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$661One-way2 transfers
- W59515+G23645+P227568:13 AM3h18Luton station (LUT)11:31 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$861One-way2 transfers
- W59419+G24764+P22623+C753348:59 AM3h12Luton station (LUT)12:11 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$881One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 PM4h10Luton7:40 PMCheltenham$181One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Cheltenham:
A bus is $69 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Cheltenham costing on average $91 (€72).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Cheltenham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cheltenham by bus.
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