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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cheltenham to Southampton
Showing times and prices for Nov 06
Cheapest price
€59
Average price
€63
Fastest journey
3 h 36 m
Average duration
3 h 42 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
120 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cheltenham to Southampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cheltenham to Southampton will cost around €63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €59.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Cheltenham for Southampton on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 120 km distance in an average of 3 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 36 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 3 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
04:25PM3h39
Cheltenham08:04PMSouthampton
€591One-way
0 transfers
08:26AM3h36
Cheltenham12:02PMSouthampton
€651One-way
0 transfers
05:14AM3h51
Cheltenham09:05AMSouthampton
€651One-way
0 transfers
08:26AM3h36
Cheltenham12:02PMSouthampton
€651One-way
0 transfers
04:25PM3h39
Cheltenham08:04PMSouthampton
€591One-way
0 transfers
05:14AM3h51
Cheltenham09:05AMSouthampton
€651One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cheltenham to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. 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 bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €37.
Distance: 120 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€59 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cheltenham to Southampton train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 12:53 AM
Last updated at 12:53 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:53 AM Cheltenham | 2h49 | 7:42 AM Southampton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:14 AM Cheltenham | 3h51 | 9:05 AM Southampton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:26 AM Cheltenham | 3h36 | 12:02 PM Southampton | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cheltenham to Southampton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cheltenham to Southampton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €37 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €15
Distance 120 km |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €37 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 05:07 |
Last train 21:05 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €15
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Cheltenham to Southampton trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Cheltenham and Southampton from €15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 49m
Cheapest Price
€58
Great Western Rail frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 30m
Cheapest Price
€131
Cross Country frequency
11 a day
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 43m
Cheapest Price
€122
first_great_western frequency
14 a day
FAQs: Trains from Cheltenham to Southampton
FAQs: Travel by train from Cheltenham to Southampton 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 Cheltenham to Southampton.
Cheap train tickets from Cheltenham to Southampton can start from as little as €25 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cheltenham to Southampton is €88; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Cheltenham to Southampton is 2 h 34 min to travel the 120 km long journey, with around there are 6 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Cheltenham to Southampton leaves at 05: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Cheltenham to Southampton leaves at 21: 05.
There are 6 trains a day from Cheltenham to Southampton which require at least one change with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from Cheltenham to Southampton, you can count on Great Western Rail or first_great_western for the best way to get you to Southampton. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service from Cheltenham to Southampton and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 05.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Cheltenham Spa, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Southampton Central, located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.
A trip to Southampton from Cheltenham is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 34 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Cheltenham to Southampton is January.
You have options as you can travel between Cheltenham and Southampton 2 different ways: train or coach.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cheltenham to Southampton
Cheltenham
Southampton
The major train station for departures in Cheltenham is Cheltenham Spa. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cheltenham Spa for your trip from Cheltenham to Southampton.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Address
Cheltenham Spa Railway Station, Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NP, United Kingdom
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
Distance to city center
1 km
Number of platforms
2Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Queens Road.
Dining
- The Railway Inn
- The Coconut Tree
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- £0.50
Hotel
- Queens Hotel Cheltenham
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham
Lost and Found Office
- Located near the main entrance
Bike Parking
- 300 places, covered
Information Desk
- Located near the main entrance
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- The station has a main concourse with ticketing facilities and waiting areas, with platforms accessible via lifts and stairs.
Public transit options for Cheltenham Spa
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
The major train station for arrivals in Southampton is Redbridge. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Redbridge for your journey to Southampton from Cheltenham.
Redbridge
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
4 kmBike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transit options for Redbridge
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Totton / Romsey: Redbridge Roundabout Bus Stop (Southampton side of Roundabout on A33 slip road) To Southampton: Redbridge School Bus Stop (Southampton side of Roundabout on A33 slip road)
Southampton Airport Parkway
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 07:45 - 20:10
Distance to city center
5 kmParking
- Car Park: Upside and Multi-Storey
Taxis
- Taxi: Yes
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Area on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Area on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Inside booking hall.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park and platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Southampton Airport Parkway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through Journeys: Station Forecourt Bus Stop off Wide Lane (A335) Terminating Journeys: Car Park at Eastleigh end, off Wide Lane (A335)
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:45 Saturday 06:00 - 20:45 Sunday 06:30 - 20:45
Parking
- Car Park: Premium-downside
Taxis
- Taxi: Yes outside Platform 4 exit
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Rooms on Platforms 1 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms. Waiting rooms are heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 - 200 spaces Platform 4 - 44 spaces Outside Platform 4 entrance - 4 spaces Outside Platform 1 entrance - A new bike hut with 140 two tier spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Southampton Central
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus service goes from the north side (Blechynden Terrace) during engineering works. Overnight onward transport goes from the South side (West Quay side)
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