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Compare train and coach for Durham to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £45, and a train costs an average of £123.
Distance: 322 km
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£169 Average Price | £59 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Cheltenham from Durham by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Durham to Cheltenham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Durham 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 Durham to Cheltenham.

You can get to Cheltenham from Durham 2 different ways: coach or train.
The cheapest way to travel to Cheltenham from Durham is a coach with an average price of £37.
This is compared to other travel options from Durham to Cheltenham:
Taking a coach costs £40 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £77.
The quickest way to travel to Cheltenham from Durham is by train, which takes on average 3 h 45 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Cheltenham by coach takes 7 h 10 min on average.
Cheltenham is approximately 199 miles away from Durham.
The average frequency per day from Durham to Cheltenham is:
- 4 coaches a day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Cheltenham from Durham as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Durham to Cheltenham:
- Most travellers board their coach from Durham, University - Palatine Centre and arrive in Cheltenham, Gloucester Road (Arle Court).
- Most travellers who book a train ticket from Durham to Cheltenham depart from Durham to Cheltenham Spa.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Durham to Cheltenham:
- You can travel from Durham to Cheltenham by coach with Megabus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £37 with Megabus from Durham to Cheltenham.
- You can take a train from Durham to Cheltenham with CrossCountry. Cheap tickets can be found for £77 with CrossCountry from Durham to Cheltenham.
Yes, there are direct services available from Durham to Cheltenham with the following travel companies:
- Direct train available with 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cheltenham as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Cheltenham from Durham.
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