How to travel from Plymouth to Cheltenham

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Compare train and bus for Plymouth to Cheltenham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $29.

Distance: 138 miles (223 km)

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$53

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$32

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3h 42m

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3h 12m

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5h 24m

Average total duration

4h 54m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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Great Western Rail

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from Plymouth to Cheltenham

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

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

FlixBus
11:59PM8h46
Plymouth
08:45AMCheltenham
$261One-way
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FlixBus
11:59PM8h46
Plymouth
08:45AMCheltenham
$261One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
11:59PM8h46
Plymouth
08:45AMCheltenham
$261One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Cheltenham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Plymouth and Cheltenham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Plymouth to Cheltenham is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

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

A bus is $11 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Cheltenham costing on average $29 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Plymouth to Cheltenham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 38m.

Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 46m.

The distance from Plymouth to Cheltenham is approximately 138 miles (223 km).
The average frequency per day from Plymouth to Cheltenham is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Plymouth to Cheltenham:
  • Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Plymouth to Cheltenham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Cheltenham by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Cheltenham by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Plymouth to Cheltenham with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Plymouth 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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