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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 an average ticket price of $6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, while a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m 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 |
 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 Swindon to Cheltenham
Compare the available ways to get from Swindon to Cheltenham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Cheltenham:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Cheltenham costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 27m.
Tickets start at around $30 compared to roughly $12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$17. The journey takes 57m versus 52m 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 Swindon to Cheltenham
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.
- FlixBus
10:55 PM 0h50 Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) 11:45 PM Cheltenham $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
10:55 PM 0h50 Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) 11:45 PM Cheltenham $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
10:55 PM 0h50 Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) 11:45 PM Cheltenham $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G15030
9:30 AM 1h01 Swindon station (SWI) 10:31 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) $19 1 One-way 0 transfers - G14936+
G667309:40 AM 0h58 Swindon station (SWI) 10:38 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) $36 1 One-way 1 transfer - W35061
8:30 AM 1h00 Swindon station (SWI) 9:30 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) $41 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
12:10 AM 0h50 Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) 1:00 AM Cheltenham $6 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
1:15 PM 1h00 Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) 2:15 PM Cheltenham $6 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
7:55 AM 1h00 Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C) 8:55 AM Cheltenham $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Cheltenham:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Cheltenham costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 27m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 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, Regent Circus (Stop C) and arrive in Cheltenham.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Cheltenham by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cheltenham by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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