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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 bus, with an average ticket price of €15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, while a train costs an average of €40.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€40 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest | €30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Swansea to Cheltenham
Compare the available ways to get from Swansea to Cheltenham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Cheltenham:
A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Cheltenham costing on average €40.
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
Tickets start at around €40 compared to roughly €30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€10. The journey takes 2h 12m versus 2h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Swansea to Cheltenham
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.
W44511 · Y634827:54 PM 2h33 Swansea station (SWA) 10:27 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) €23 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- W44511 · Y63482
7:54 PM 2h33 Swansea station (SWA) 10:27 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) €23 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- G15050+
G009085:22 PM 2h20 Swansea station (SWA) 7:42 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) €39 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- Y62439 · G39644
5:51 PM 2h36 Swansea station (SWA) 8:27 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) €23 1 One-way 1 transfer - G39263+G00931
7:24 PM 2h27 Swansea station (SWA) 9:51 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) €39 1 One-way 1 transfer - G39242+G66813
5:27 PM 2h31 Swansea station (SWA) 7:58 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) €39 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Cheltenham:
A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Cheltenham costing on average €40.
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
- Around 7 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Swansea, University Bay Campus and arrive in Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub.
- Trains mostly depart from Swansea station (SWA) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cheltenham by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry to go to Cheltenham by train.
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