London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 02
Cheapest price on Nov 02
€46
Average ticket price on Nov 02
€89
Fastest journey on Nov 02
1 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Nov 02
1 h 50 m
Trains on Nov 02
45
Distance
139 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) will cost around €89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €46.

Fast trains

On Mon, Nov 02, we found 45 trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM), including 16 direct services.

On Mon, Nov 02 the direct trains cover the 139 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .

On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest trains will take 1 h 50 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.

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  • Great Western RailwayW35087
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  • Great Western RailwayW35069
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  • Great Western RailwayW35073
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  • Great Western RailwayW35071
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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)

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Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €25 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:23, the last at 20:31. The fastest train covers the 139 km distance in 1h 36m.

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 €6
Distance
139 km
Average train duration
1h 52m
Cheapest ticket price
€25
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
1h 36m
First train
4:23 AM
Last train
8:31 PM
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
21 days
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 €6

Live departures

London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) train times

The table below shows live departures for London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) trains for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Great Western RailwayV23762 · GW279800+Transport for WalesY62006
Delayed
10:39 AM 10:38 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
3h07
1:45 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2 transfers
Great Western RailwayV23762 · GW269400 · GW269100+Transport for WalesY61969
Delayed
10:39 AM 10:38 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
5h06
3:44 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
3 transfers
Great Western RailwayY15436 · V23762 · GW279800+Transport for WalesY62006
On time
10:45 AM London Paddington (PAD)
3h00
1:45 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
3 transfers
Great Western RailwayY15436 · V23762 · GW269400 · GW269100
On time
10:45 AM London Paddington (PAD)
4h59
3:44 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
4 transfers
Great Western RailwayV23761 · GW279700 · Y41761
On time
11:38 AM London Paddington (PAD)
3h11
2:49 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2 transfers
Great Western RailwayV23761 · GW269200 · GW268900 · Y41767
On time
11:38 AM London Paddington (PAD)
5h14
4:52 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
3 transfers
Great Western RailwayC00848 · V23761 · GW279700 · Y41761
On time
11:45 AM London Paddington (PAD)
3h04
2:49 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
3 transfers
Great Western RailwayC05994 · GW279600+Transport for WalesY61969
On time
12:38 PM London Paddington (PAD)
3h06
3:44 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2 transfers
Great Western RailwayC05994 · GW269000 · GW268700+Transport for WalesY61959
On time
12:38 PM London Paddington (PAD)
5h07
5:45 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
3 transfers
Great Western RailwayC00801 · C05994 · GW279600+Transport for WalesY61969
On time
12:45 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h59
3:44 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
3 transfers
Great Western RailwayC00801 · C05994 · GW269000 · GW268700
On time
12:45 PM London Paddington (PAD)
5h00
5:45 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
4 transfers
Great Western RailwayV23760 · GW279500 · Y41767
On time
1:38 PM London Paddington (PAD)
3h14
4:52 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2 transfers
Great Western RailwayV23760 · GW268800 · GW268500 · Y41773
On time
1:38 PM London Paddington (PAD)
5h11
6:49 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
3 transfers
Great Western RailwayC00798 · V23760 · GW279500 · Y41767
On time
1:45 PM London Paddington (PAD)
3h07
4:52 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
3 transfers
Great Western RailwayW34757 · GW279400+Transport for WalesY61959
On time
2:38 PM London Paddington (PAD)
3h07
5:45 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW34757 · GW268600 · GW268300+Transport for WalesY61964
On time
2:38 PM London Paddington (PAD)
5h07
7:45 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
3 transfers
Great Western RailwayY15443 · W34757 · GW279400+Transport for WalesY61959
On time
2:45 PM London Paddington (PAD)
3h00
5:45 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
3 transfers
Great Western RailwayW34759 · GW279300 · Y41773
On time
3:38 PM London Paddington (PAD)
3h11
6:49 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW34759 · GW268400 · GW268100 · Y41782
On time
3:38 PM London Paddington (PAD)
5h12
8:50 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
3 transfers
Great Western RailwayC00164 · W34759 · GW279300 · Y41773
On time
3:45 PM London Paddington (PAD)
3h04
6:49 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
3 transfers
Great Western RailwayC33044 · GW278600+Transport for WalesY61964
On time
4:38 PM London Paddington (PAD)
3h07
7:45 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2 transfers
Great Western RailwayY15445 · C33044 · GW278600+Transport for WalesY61964
On time
4:45 PM London Paddington (PAD)
3h00
7:45 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
3 transfers
Great Western RailwayY15445 · C33044 · GW278600+Transport for WalesY61964
On time
4:45 PM London Paddington (PAD)
3h00
7:45 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
3 transfers
Great Western RailwayC33045 · GW278500 · Y41782
On time
5:38 PM London Paddington (PAD)
3h12
8:50 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2 transfers
Great Western RailwayC33202 · C33045 · GW278500 · Y41782
On time
5:45 PM London Paddington (PAD)
3h05
8:50 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
3 transfers
Great Western RailwayC33047 · GW276200 · GW267700
On time
6:38 PM London Paddington (PAD)
3h42
10:20 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2 transfers
Great Western RailwayC00800 · C33047 · GW276200 · GW2677006:45 PM London Paddington (PAD)
3h35
10:20 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)3 transfers
Great Western RailwayW34734 · GW276100
On time
8:30 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h20
10:50 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34742 · GW267400
On time
10:15 PM London Paddington (PAD)
3h15
1:30 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1 transfer
Monday, November 2
Great Western RailwayW34663 · W350595:23 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h10
7:33 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayY15410 · G14977 · W350605:53 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h39
8:32 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW350606:30 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h02
8:32 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW35415 · G153836:48 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h14
9:02 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW35415+CrossCountryG667216:48 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h51
8:39 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG14933+CrossCountryG010627:12 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h58
9:10 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW350617:31 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h59
9:30 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG14934+CrossCountryG008547:48 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h51
9:39 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG14935+CrossCountryG010648:18 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h53
10:11 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG150308:32 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h59
10:31 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG14936+CrossCountryG667308:48 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h50
10:38 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG14937+CrossCountryG00869_G010679:18 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h52
11:10 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW350659:32 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h59
11:31 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW34617+CrossCountryG0106910:16 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1h55
12:11 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW3506710:32 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h00
12:32 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 transfersDirect

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Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway trains will get you between London Paddington (PAD) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM) from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

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 Great Western Railway Duration
1h 36m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
€25
Great Western Railway frequency
7 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

South Western Railway

About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average South Western Railway Duration
3h 12m
Cheapest South Western Railway Price
€56
South Western Railway frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between London Paddington (PAD) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM)

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When taking a train from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM), you can count on Great Western Railway, South Western Railway for the best way to get you to Cheltenham Spa (CNM). You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between London Paddington (PAD) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

FAQs: Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) 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 Cheltenham Spa (CNM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) can start from as little as €25 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) is €71; 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 London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) is 1h 36m to travel the 139 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) leaves at 4:23 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) leaves at 8:31 PM.
Yes,there are 3 direct trains a day from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) with Great Western Railway. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM). You can choose between Great Western Railway. Great Western Railway trains take around 1h 36m
Yes, you can take a night train from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) with Great Western Railway. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.
A day trip to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) from London Paddington (PAD) is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 36m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Paddington (PAD) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM) including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)

Most London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) trains use the London Paddington to Cheltenham Spa station pair. Use this guide to compare London Paddington (PAD) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Cheltenham
London PaddingtonPraed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1HQ, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to London Paddington from London city centre

TrainElizabeth · 7m · €2 · every ~21 min
BusN118, N18 · 21m · €4 · every ~6 min
36 · 31m · €23 · every ~29 min
N205 · 32m · €4 · every ~2 min
46 · 1h 22m · €2 · every ~19 min
SubwayBakerloo · 12m · €4 · every ~65 min

London Paddington train station facilities and services

London Paddington has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Wasabi, The Beer House, Barburrito, Upper Crust, The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers), The Pasty Shop, Burger King, Pret a Manger, The Savanna, Soboro Bakery, & more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located next to the ticket office.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open 24/7. Information desks are located near Platform 1.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11. . Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at London Paddington: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at London Paddington: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at London Paddington: Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hilton London Paddington, Mercure London Paddington Hotel, The Pilgrm.

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