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Compare train and bus for Reading to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. 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 train costs an average of $30, while a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Reading to Cheltenham:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Cheltenham costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
Tickets start at around $30 compared to roughly $25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-5.85. The journey takes 1h 33m versus 1h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Cheltenham:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Cheltenham costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Cheltenham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
- Buses mostly depart from Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and arrive in Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Cheltenham by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
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