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Compare bus and train for Portsmouth to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, while a train costs an average of $103.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$103 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Portsmouth to Cheltenham:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Cheltenham costing on average $103 (€87).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
Tickets start at around $59 (€49) compared to roughly $37 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-21.40 (€-17.94). The journey takes 4h 35m versus 2h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Portsmouth to Cheltenham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Cheltenham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:29 PM5h56Portsmouth12:25 AMCheltenham$471One-way0 transfers
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- 6:29 PM5h56Portsmouth12:25 AMCheltenham$471One-way0 transfers
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- 6:29 PM5h56Portsmouth12:25 AMCheltenham$471One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Cheltenham:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Cheltenham costing on average $103 (€87).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Cheltenham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, University and arrive in Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, South Western Railway to go to Cheltenham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Cheltenham by bus.
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