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Compare bus and train for Nottingham to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $69.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$69 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Nottingham to Cheltenham
Compare the available ways to get from Nottingham to Cheltenham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Cheltenham:
A bus is $47 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Cheltenham costing on average $69 (€58).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (1h 56m by train vs 2h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $69 (€58) compared to roughly $34 (€29) 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 Nottingham to Cheltenham
How to get from Nottingham to Cheltenham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Cheltenham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
6:00 AM 3h15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station 9:15 AM Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
6:00 AM 3h15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station 9:15 AM Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G01140+
C213358:53 AM 1h57 Nottingham station (NOT) 10:50 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) $65 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- G01101
9:07 AM 2h07 Nottingham station (NOT) 11:14 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) $42 1 One-way 0 transfers - G01102
10:07 AM 2h07 Nottingham station (NOT) 12:14 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) $42 1 One-way 0 transfers - G01098
8:07 AM 2h07 Nottingham station (NOT) 10:14 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
3:40 PM 3h20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station 7:00 PM Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Cheltenham:
A bus is $47 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Cheltenham costing on average $69 (€58).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Cheltenham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Cheltenham by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cheltenham by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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