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Compare train and coach for Portsmouth to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £73.
Distance: 140 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£30 Average Price Cheapest | £75 Average Price |
5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Cheltenham from Portsmouth by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Cheltenham is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Cheltenham.

There are 2 travel options to Cheltenham from Portsmouth. You can take a train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Cheltenham from Portsmouth is by taking a coach, which costs on average £18.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Portsmouth to Cheltenham:
A coach is £27 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Cheltenham costing on average £45.
The fastest way to get to Cheltenham from Portsmouth is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 25 min.
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Getting to Cheltenham by coach takes 5 h 31 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 87 miles from Portsmouth to Cheltenham.
The average frequency per day from Portsmouth to Cheltenham is:
- 17 coaches per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Cheltenham from Portsmouth as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Portsmouth to Cheltenham:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Portsmouth to Cheltenham:
- You can go to Cheltenham from Portsmouth by coach with National Express. You'll see cheap coach tickets for £18 with National Express from Portsmouth to Cheltenham on Omio.
- You can travel by train to Cheltenham from Portsmouth with Great Western Rail, first_great_western or South Western Railway, and you can find Great Western Rail Portsmouth to Cheltenham tickets for £45 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Portsmouth to Cheltenham with the following travel companies:
- Direct services by coach with.
- Take a direct train with.
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 from Portsmouth to Cheltenham.
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