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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 prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 33m. 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 train costs an average of $46, and a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$79 Average price Cheapest | $24 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 $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Cheltenham costing on average $79 (€64).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Cheltenham:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Cheltenham costing on average $79 (€64).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
- Around 5 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.
- 1 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
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