How to travel from Swindon to Cheltenham

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Compare bus and train 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 $12.

Distance: 26 miles (43 km)

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56m

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from Swindon to Cheltenham

How to get from Swindon to Cheltenham by train, bus or flight.

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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.

  • FlixBus
    10:45 PM0h50
    Swindon
    11:35 PMCheltenham
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    10:45 PM0h50
    Swindon
    11:35 PMCheltenham
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    10:45 PM0h50
    Swindon
    11:35 PMCheltenham
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Swindon to Cheltenham

Travel to Cheltenham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Swindon to Cheltenham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Swindon and Cheltenham including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Swindon to Cheltenham is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Cheltenham:

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Cheltenham costing on average $21 (€17).

The fastest way to travel from Swindon to Cheltenham is by train with an average journey time of 56m.

Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:

Bus takes on average 56m.

The distance from Swindon to Cheltenham is approximately 26 miles (43 km).
The average frequency per day from Swindon to Cheltenham is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and Cheltenham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Swindon to Cheltenham:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Swindon to Cheltenham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Cheltenham by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Cheltenham by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Swindon to Cheltenham with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, first_great_western.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Swindon to Cheltenham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Longford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cheltenham and these popular destinations at a great price.
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