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Compare bus and train for Swansea to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Cheltenham:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Cheltenham costing on average $28 (€22).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
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How to get from Swansea to Cheltenham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swansea to Cheltenham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:45 PM6h55Swansea10:40 PMCheltenham$341One-way0 transfers
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- 3:45 PM6h55Swansea10:40 PMCheltenham$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:45 PM6h55Swansea10:40 PMCheltenham$341One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Cheltenham:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Cheltenham costing on average $28 (€22).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swansea and Cheltenham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Swansea station (SWA) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
- Buses mostly depart from Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station and arrive in Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Cheltenham by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, first_great_western, Transport for Wales to go to Cheltenham by train.
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