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Compare train and bus for Portsmouth to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. 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 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $100.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$40 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price |
5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Portsmouth to Cheltenham by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Cheltenham:
A bus is $77 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Cheltenham costing on average $100 (€80).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Cheltenham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
- Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, University and arrive in Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Cheltenham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Cheltenham by bus.
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