How to get to Cheltenham from Slough

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Compare train and coach for Slough to Cheltenham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Slough to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a train costs an average of £37.

Distance: 111 km

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£37

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£20

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£21

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2h 27m

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1h 57m

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30m

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4h 44m

Average total duration

4h 14m

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30m

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1h 43m

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Compare ways to travel from Slough to Cheltenham

Compare the available ways to get from Slough to Cheltenham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Slough to Cheltenham is a coach with an average price of £20.

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

A coach is £18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Cheltenham costing on average £37.

The fastest way to travel from Slough to Cheltenham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Slough and Cheltenham including taking a train and coach.
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 £37 compared to roughly £21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£15. The journey takes 1h 57m versus 1h 43m 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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from Slough to Cheltenham

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

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The best way to travel from Slough to Cheltenham is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    17:152h25
    Slough
    19:40Cheltenham
    £161One-way
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  • FlixBus
    17:152h25
    Slough
    19:40Cheltenham
    £161One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    17:152h25
    Slough
    19:40Cheltenham
    £161One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Slough 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 Slough to Cheltenham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Slough and Cheltenham including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Slough to Cheltenham is a coach with an average price of £20.

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

A coach is £18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Cheltenham costing on average £37.

The fastest way to travel from Slough to Cheltenham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 44m.

The Slough to Cheltenham distance is approximately 111 km.
The average frequency per day from Slough to Cheltenham is:
  • Around 7 coaches per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Slough to Cheltenham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Slough station (SLO) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Slough, Wellington Street and arrive in Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Slough to Cheltenham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Cheltenham by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cheltenham by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Slough to Cheltenham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Birmingham, Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), Birmingham New Street (BHM). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cheltenham and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Slough to Cheltenham, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
In Cheltenham, you can attend the Cheltenham Literature Festival, enjoy a scenic walk or boat ride at Pittville Park, explore art at The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum, and experience horse racing at Cheltenham Racecourse. Discover vibrant cafes and boutique shops in Montpellier District. Key sights include the historic Pittville Pump Room, Sandford Parks Lido, and the Regency architecture of Montpellier District.
A stay of around two to three days in Cheltenham is ideal to enjoy its Regency architecture, explore the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty nearby, and visit attractions such as Pittville Park and the Holst Birthplace Museum.

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