How to get to Cheltenham from Bridgend

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Compare coach and train for Bridgend to Cheltenham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bridgend to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, 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 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £15.

Distance: 112 km

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£15

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Cheapest

£23

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2h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 38m

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30m

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1h 35m

Average total duration

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The cheapest way to travel from Bridgend to Cheltenham is a coach with an average price of £12.

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

A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bridgend to Cheltenham costing on average £15.

The fastest way to travel from Bridgend to Cheltenham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 8m.

Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bridgend and Cheltenham including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £15 compared to roughly £23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £8. The journey takes 1h 38m versus 1h 35m 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.

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FAQs: Bridgend 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 Bridgend to Cheltenham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bridgend and Cheltenham including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bridgend to Cheltenham is a coach with an average price of £12.

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

A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bridgend to Cheltenham costing on average £15.

The fastest way to travel from Bridgend to Cheltenham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 8m.

Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 30m.

The Bridgend to Cheltenham distance is approximately 112 km.
The average frequency per day from Bridgend to Cheltenham is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bridgend to Cheltenham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bridgend station (BGN) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Bridgend, Sarn Odeon and arrive in Cheltenham, Arle Court Park & Ride (Hatherley Lane).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bridgend to Cheltenham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Cheltenham by train.
Omio customers who travel from Bridgend 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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