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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 €4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 55m. 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 €4, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
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€18 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
1h 29m Average total duration 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Swindon to Cheltenham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Cheltenham:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Cheltenham costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Train takes on average 52m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close) and arrive in Cheltenham.
- Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Cheltenham by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Cheltenham by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
- 3 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
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