The cheapest and fastest trains from Cheltenham to Stratford-upon-Avon
Cheapest price
€45
Average price
€45
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cheltenham to Stratford-upon-Avon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cheltenham to Stratford-upon-Avon will cost around €45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €45.
Of the 1 trains that leave Cheltenham for Stratford-upon-Avon on Sun, Dec 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 41 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 7 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 7 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cheltenham to Stratford-upon-Avon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Stratford-upon-Avon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 41 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€31 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26h 17m Average total duration 25h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cheltenham to Stratford-upon-Avon
Trains from Cheltenham to Stratford-upon-Avon run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €14 but you can travel from only €7 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 21:15. The fastest train covers the 41 km distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 41 km |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 21:15 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Cross Country from Cheltenham to Stratford-upon-Avon trainsWest Midlands Trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Cheltenham and Stratford-upon-Avon from €7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Cheltenham to Stratford-upon-Avon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cheltenham to Stratford-upon-Avon by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stratford-upon-Avon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cheltenham to Stratford-upon-Avon
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Queens Road.
- The Railway Inn
- The Coconut Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.50
- Queens Hotel Cheltenham
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham
- Located near the main entrance
- 300 places, covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has a main concourse with ticketing facilities and waiting areas, with platforms accessible via lifts and stairs.
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 18:00 Friday 07:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 18:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Red Line Taxis (Wheelchair Access) 017889 777365
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located at the front of the station.
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 07:00-18:30 and Sunday 10:00-16:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: north of Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: In Station Drive
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: One waiting shelter on each platform, open 24 hours.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent to station entrance.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Within station forecourt area, adjacent to station entrance.
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