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Compare train and bus for Plymouth to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. 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 €14, and a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€22 Average price Cheapest | €61 Average price |
5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
You can get between Plymouth and Cheltenham 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Cheltenham from Plymouth is by taking a bus, which costs on average $16 (€14).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Plymouth to Cheltenham:
A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Cheltenham costing on average $26 (€24).
The fastest way from Plymouth to Cheltenham is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 41 min.
There are alternative travel options to Cheltenham that take longer:
Bus takes on average 5 h 10 min.
The Plymouth to Cheltenham distance is around 138 miles (222 km).
The average frequency per day from Plymouth to Cheltenham is:
- 6 buses per day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Plymouth and Cheltenham as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Plymouth to Cheltenham:
- Most travelers board their bus from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station.
- Most travelers take a train from Plymouth to Cheltenham Spa.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Plymouth to Cheltenham:
- You can go to Cheltenham from Plymouth by bus with National Express or Megabus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $16 (€14) with National Express from Plymouth to Cheltenham on Omio.
- You can take a train from Plymouth to Cheltenham with CrossCountry, Cross Country or first_great_western. Cheap tickets can be found for $26 (€24) with CrossCountry from Plymouth to Cheltenham.
Yes, there are direct routes from Plymouth to Cheltenham with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct bus per day to take to Cheltenham with.
- You can find 4 direct trains per day to Cheltenham with Cross Country.
Direct services to Cheltenham tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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