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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 an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, while a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$61 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Cheltenham:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Cheltenham costing on average $61 (€51).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 19m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (2h 44m by train vs 2h 49m by car). Tickets start at around $61 (€51) compared to roughly $57 (€48) 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 Plymouth to Cheltenham
How to get from Plymouth to Cheltenham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Cheltenham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:27 AM2h43Plymouth10:10 AMCheltenham$2391One-way0 transfers
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- 7:27 AM2h43Plymouth10:10 AMCheltenham$2391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:27 AM2h43Plymouth10:10 AMCheltenham$2391One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:27 AM2h43Plymouth11:10 AMCheltenham$2391One-way0 transfers
- 9:27 AM2h43Plymouth12:10 PMCheltenham$2391One-way0 transfers
- 10:27 AM2h43Plymouth1:10 PMCheltenham$2391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Cheltenham:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Cheltenham costing on average $61 (€51).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 19m.
- Around 8 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Cheltenham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cheltenham by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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