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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £47, while a train costs an average of £103.
Distance: 294 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£103 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest | £57 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 50m Average total duration 9h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Darlington to Cheltenham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Cheltenham:
A coach is £56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Cheltenham costing on average £103.
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 50m.
You'll arrive about 22m sooner (3h 34m by train vs 3h 56m by car). Tickets start at around £103 compared to roughly £57 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Cheltenham from Darlington by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Darlington to Cheltenham is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Cheltenham are Gloucester, Bristol, Stroud, Bath and Cirencester. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Cheltenham on Omio.
Gloucester is known for its great cathedral and restored Victorian docks on the River Severn. Medieval streets, rugby culture and waterside museums give the city a practical West Country character.
Bristol is known for its maritime past, inventive culture and distinctive street art. Around the harbourside and Clifton, historic landmarks and a strong independent scene give the city an energetic but relaxed feel.
Stroud is a Gloucestershire market town known for its creative community and steep Cotswold valleys. Its wool heritage, lively farmers’ market and nearby walking country shape a character that is both rural and contemporary.
Bath is known for its Roman Baths, graceful Georgian architecture and links to Jane Austen. Its compact centre feels elegant yet lively, with historic streets, independent shops and a long-standing spa culture.
Cirencester is a historic market town in the Cotswolds known for its Roman past and honey-coloured stone buildings. It combines ancient heritage with a lively centre of shops, cafés and green spaces.
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 Darlington to Cheltenham.
This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Cheltenham:
A coach is £56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Cheltenham costing on average £103.
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 50m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Darlington and Cheltenham as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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