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Compare train and bus for Swindon to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$21 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Cheltenham:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Cheltenham costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 57m.
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How to get from Swindon to Cheltenham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swindon to Cheltenham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:45 PM0h50Swindon10:35 PMCheltenham$51One-way0 transfers
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9:45 PM0h50Swindon10:35 PMCheltenham$51One-way0 transfers
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9:45 PM0h50Swindon10:35 PMCheltenham$51One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Cheltenham:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Cheltenham costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 57m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and Cheltenham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
- Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close) and arrive in Cheltenham.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Cheltenham by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Cheltenham by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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