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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 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.

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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).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 46m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station.
- 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.
- 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 4 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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