How to travel from Oxford to Cheltenham

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Compare bus and train for Oxford to Cheltenham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $24.

Distance: 36 miles (59 km)

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Driving

$40

Average price

Cheapest

$23

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 11m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 41m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 16m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Great Western Railway

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The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Cheltenham is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Cheltenham:

A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Cheltenham costing on average $40 (€32).

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Cheltenham is by train with an average journey time of 1h 41m.

Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 24m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Oxford and Cheltenham including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Oxford to Cheltenham among Omio's users.

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from Oxford to Cheltenham

How to get from Oxford to Cheltenham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Oxford to Cheltenham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Great Western RailwayP22880+CrossCountryC75254
    10:46 AM1h28
    Oxford station (OXF)
    12:14 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
    $421One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Great Western RailwayP22880+CrossCountryC75254
    10:46 AM1h28
    Oxford station (OXF)
    12:14 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
    $421One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayP22880+CrossCountryC75254
    10:46 AM1h28
    Oxford station (OXF)
    12:14 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
    $421One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayP22887+CrossCountryC75251
    9:45 AM1h29
    Oxford station (OXF)
    11:14 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
    $421One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayP22886+CrossCountryC75248
    8:45 AM1h29
    Oxford station (OXF)
    10:14 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
    $421One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Oxford to Cheltenham

Travel to Cheltenham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Oxford to Cheltenham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Oxford and Cheltenham including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Cheltenham is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Cheltenham:

A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Cheltenham costing on average $40 (€32).

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Cheltenham is by train with an average journey time of 1h 41m.

Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 24m.

The distance from Oxford to Cheltenham is approximately 36 miles (59 km).
The average frequency per day from Oxford to Cheltenham is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Cheltenham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oxford to Cheltenham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oxford to Cheltenham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Stagecoach Oxfordshire to go to Cheltenham by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Cheltenham by train.
Omio customers who travel from Oxford to Cheltenham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Longford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cheltenham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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