How to travel from Southampton to Cheltenham

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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Cheltenham

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. 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 bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $72.

Distance: 74 miles (120 km)

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Bus
Train

$42

Average price

Cheapest

$85

Average price

3h 58m

Average total duration

3h 28m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 4m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 34m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
National Express

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Great Western Rail

Most popular train company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Southampton to Cheltenham

How to get from Southampton to Cheltenham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Southampton to Cheltenham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Great Western RailP22720+CrossCountryC74903
06:47AM2h52
Southampton Central (SOU)
09:39AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
$941One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Great Western RailP22720+CrossCountryC74903
06:47AM2h52
Southampton Central (SOU)
09:39AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
$941One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

South Western RailwayL72802+Great Western RailP32189 · P22618+CrossCountryC74903
07:00AM2h39
Southampton Central (SOU)
09:39AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
$2021One-way
3 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryC74876+Great Western RailP22619+CrossCountryC75330
07:15AM2h56
Southampton Central (SOU)
10:11AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
$2021One-way
2 transfers
CrossCountryC72297+Great Western RailP22754
06:15AM3h15
Southampton Central (SOU)
09:30AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
$2021One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC72297+Great Western RailP22617+CrossCountryC75328
06:15AM2h55
Southampton Central (SOU)
09:10AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
$2021One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Southampton to Cheltenham

Travel to Cheltenham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Southampton to Cheltenham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Southampton and Cheltenham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Cheltenham is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Cheltenham:

A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Cheltenham costing on average $72 (€58).

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Cheltenham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 52m.

Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 35m.

The distance from Southampton to Cheltenham is approximately 74 miles (120 km).
The average frequency per day from Southampton to Cheltenham is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Cheltenham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Southampton to Cheltenham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
  • Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Southampton to Cheltenham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, Cross Country, South Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Cheltenham by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Cheltenham by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Southampton to Cheltenham:
  • 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Southampton to Cheltenham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Longford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cheltenham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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