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Compare train and bus for Northampton to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. 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 $51, while a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$70 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m 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 |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Northampton to Cheltenham
Compare the available ways to get from Northampton to Cheltenham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Cheltenham:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Cheltenham costing on average $70.
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Tickets start at around $70 compared to roughly $26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$44. The journey takes 2h 7m versus 1h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Northampton to Cheltenham
How to get from Northampton to Cheltenham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to Cheltenham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:40 PM 6h55 Northampton 11:35 PM Cheltenham $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:40 PM 6h55 Northampton 11:35 PM Cheltenham $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:40 PM 6h55 Northampton 11:35 PM Cheltenham $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:15 PM 7h00 Northampton 5:15 AM Cheltenham $37 1 One-way 0 transfers11:15 PM 7h00 Northampton 6:15 AM Cheltenham $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Cheltenham:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Cheltenham costing on average $70.
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Cheltenham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Cheltenham.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Cheltenham by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Great Western Railway to go to Cheltenham by train.
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