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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 57m. 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 $28, while a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$74 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Reading to Cheltenham
Compare the available ways to get from Reading to Cheltenham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Cheltenham:
A bus is $47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Cheltenham costing on average $74.
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (1h 27m by train vs 1h 32m by car). Tickets start at around $74 compared to roughly $24 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Reading to Cheltenham
How to get from Reading to Cheltenham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reading to Cheltenham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:30 PM 4h35 Reading 7:05 PM Cheltenham $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:30 PM 4h35 Reading 7:05 PM Cheltenham $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:30 PM 4h35 Reading 7:05 PM Cheltenham $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Cheltenham:
A bus is $47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Cheltenham costing on average $74.
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
- Around 7 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 FlixBus to go to Cheltenham by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Cheltenham by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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