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Compare train and bus 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 train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. 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 $19, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$35 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m 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 Swansea to Cheltenham:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Cheltenham costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:54 AM2h30Swansea11:24 AMCheltenham$641One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
8:54 AM2h30Swansea11:24 AMCheltenham$641One-way1 transfer
Fastest
5:29 AM2h09Swansea7:38 AMCheltenham$1411One-way1 transfer
Other options
10:54 AM2h31Swansea1:25 PMCheltenham$641One-way1 transfer
12:54 PM2h31Swansea3:25 PMCheltenham$641One-way1 transfer
2:55 PM2h31Swansea5:26 PMCheltenham$641One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Cheltenham:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Cheltenham costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swansea and Cheltenham as scheduled services by train and bus 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, Arle Court Transport Hub.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales to go to Cheltenham by train.
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