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Compare bus and train for Sheffield to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$114 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Sheffield to Cheltenham:
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Cheltenham costing on average $114 (€93).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Sheffield to Cheltenham
How to get from Sheffield to Cheltenham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sheffield to Cheltenham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 AM6h15Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)9:15 AMCheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub$161One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 AM6h15Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)9:15 AMCheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub$161One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G011408:56 AM1h54Sheffield station (SHF)10:50 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$1591One-way0 transfers
Other options
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G0110210:00 AM2h14Sheffield station (SHF)12:14 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$1351One-way1 transfer
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G011019:00 AM2h14Sheffield station (SHF)11:14 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$1351One-way1 transfer
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G010987:59 AM2h15Sheffield station (SHF)10:14 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$1351One-way1 transfer
NX131 · NX1007:40 PM6h35Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)2:15 AMCheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station$301One-way1 transfer
NX560 · NX4444:15 PM8h10Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)12:25 AMCheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station$341One-way1 transfer
NX564 · NX4459:50 AM8h25Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)6:15 PMCheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station$491One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Cheltenham:
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Cheltenham costing on average $114 (€93).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Cheltenham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Cheltenham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Cheltenham by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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