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Compare train and bus for Newport to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 28m. 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 $14, while a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 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 Newport to Cheltenham:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport to Cheltenham costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (58m by train vs 1h 4m by car). Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $21 (€17) 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 Newport to Cheltenham
How to get from Newport to Cheltenham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newport to Cheltenham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G395898:42 AM1h12Newport (South Wales) (NWP)9:54 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G395898:42 AM1h12Newport (South Wales) (NWP)9:54 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G667831:59 PM0h59Newport (South Wales) (NWP)2:58 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$351One-way0 transfers
Other options
W35211 · Y41746 · C332699:33 AM2h53Newport (South Wales) (NWP)12:26 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$231One-way2 transfers- Y6200612:42 PM1h03Newport (South Wales) (NWP)1:45 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$291One-way0 transfers
- Y6196810:43 AM1h03Newport (South Wales) (NWP)11:46 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$291One-way0 transfers
NX202 · NX100 · NX4445:10 AM4h15Newport, Kingsway9:25 AMCheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station$331One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newport to Cheltenham:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport to Cheltenham costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newport and Cheltenham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
- Buses mostly depart from Newport, Kingsway and arrive in Cheltenham, Arle Court Park & Ride (Hatherley Lane).
- Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales to go to Cheltenham by train.
- Travel with Stagecoach South Wales, National Express to go to Cheltenham by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country, Transport for Wales.
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