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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 train with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 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 train costs an average of $30, and a bus costs an average of $26.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$49 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Cheltenham:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Northampton to Cheltenham costing on average $52 (€43).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 21m.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:12 PM2h02Northampton7:14 PMCheltenhamFind prices1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Cheltenham:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Northampton to Cheltenham costing on average $52 (€43).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 21m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
- Travel with National Express to go to Cheltenham by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains to go to Cheltenham by train.
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