4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Cheltenham
Cheapest price on Sep 24
€44
Average ticket price on Sep 24
€86
Fastest journey on Sep 24
1 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 24
1 h 50 m
Trains on Sep 24
44
Distance
142 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Cheltenham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Cheltenham will cost around €86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €44.
On Thu, Sep 24, we found 44 trains from London to Cheltenham, including 16 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 24 the direct trains cover the 142 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 Thu, Sep 24 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.
G14974 · Y8057410:30 PM2h13London Paddington (PAD)12:43 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)€441One-way1 transfer- W3507112:32 PM1h59London Paddington (PAD)2:31 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)€471One-way0 transfers
- W350731:32 PM1h59London Paddington (PAD)3:31 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)€471One-way0 transfers
- W3506911:32 AM1h59London Paddington (PAD)1:31 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)€471One-way0 transfers
- W3506710:32 AM2h00London Paddington (PAD)12:32 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)€501One-way0 transfers
- W35418+
G008831:48 PM1h50London Paddington (PAD)3:38 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)€561One-way1 transfer - G14936+G667308:48 AM1h50London Paddington (PAD)10:38 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)€1721One-way1 transfer
- W35417+G0087211:48 AM1h50London Paddington (PAD)1:38 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)€561One-way1 transfer
- W34618+G0086510:48 AM1h50London Paddington (PAD)12:38 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)€561One-way1 transfer
- W34630+G008882:48 PM1h50London Paddington (PAD)4:38 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)€561One-way1 transfer
Live departures
London to Cheltenham train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Cheltenham trains for today, Wednesday, September 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G14971 · W35087 | On time 9:02 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h29 | 11:31 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| G14974 · Y80574 | On time 10:30 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h13 | 12:43 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, September 24 | |||||
| W34663 · W35059 | 5:23 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h10 | 7:33 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| W35060 | 6:30 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h02 | 8:32 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35415+G66721 | 6:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h51 | 8:39 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| W35415 · G15383 | 6:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h14 | 9:02 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| G14933+G01062 | 7:12 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h58 | 9:10 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| W35061 | 7:31 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h59 | 9:30 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14934+G00854 | 7:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h51 | 9:39 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| G14935+G01064 | 8:18 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h53 | 10:11 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| G15030 | 8:32 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h59 | 10:31 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14936+G66730 | 8:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h50 | 10:38 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| G14937+G00869_G01067 | 9:18 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h52 | 11:10 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| W35065 | 9:32 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h59 | 11:31 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34617+G01069 | 10:16 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h55 | 12:11 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| W35067 | 10:32 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h00 | 12:32 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34618+G00865 | 10:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h50 | 12:38 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| W35069 | 11:32 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h59 | 1:31 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35417+G00872 | 11:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h50 | 1:38 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| W34622+G01075 | 12:13 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h57 | 2:10 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| W35071 | 12:32 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h59 | 2:31 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14940+G01080 | 1:15 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h55 | 3:10 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| W35073 | 1:32 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h59 | 3:31 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35418+G00883 | 1:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h50 | 3:38 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| W34629+G01082 | 2:15 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h55 | 4:10 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| W35075 | 2:32 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h59 | 4:31 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34630+G00888 | 2:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h50 | 4:38 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| W34632+G01083 | 3:16 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h54 | 5:10 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| G15031 | 3:32 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h59 | 5:31 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34634+G00894 | 3:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h50 | 5:38 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| W35419+G00723 | 4:18 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h53 | 6:11 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| G15032 | 4:33 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h58 | 6:31 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34637+G66779 | 4:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h50 | 6:38 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| G14941+G00730 | 5:18 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h52 | 7:10 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| G15033 | 5:32 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h02 | 7:34 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14942+G00735 | 5:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h22 | 8:10 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| W35082 | 6:34 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h59 | 8:33 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34646+G00928 | 7:18 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h52 | 9:10 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| W35084 | 7:36 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h57 | 9:33 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34648 · Y80571 | 7:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h18 | 10:06 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| W34648 · Y41828 | 7:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h13 | 10:01 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| W34648 · Y80571 · Y41828 | 7:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h13 | 10:01 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2 transfers | |
| W35086 | 8:34 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h00 | 10:34 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14945+G66829 | 8:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h07 | 10:55 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Cheltenham
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Trains from London to Cheltenham run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €26 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:36, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 142 km distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 142 km |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 3:36 AM |
Last train 10:33 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway from London to Cheltenham trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between London and Cheltenham from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from London to Cheltenham
Cheltenham is approximately 96 miles northwest of London, on the Bristol-Birmingham railway line. Trains from London to Cheltenham depart at regular intervals throughout the day, although services are slightly less frequent outside of peak times. Depending on the service, the journey will take between 1 hour 50 minutes and 2.5 hours.
London to Cheltenham train times: Daily departures
Three trains depart from London Paddington Station for Cheltenham every hour during peak times. However, services are slightly less regular during the early morning and later evening, as well as on weekends and public holidays. The first services leave London at around 5:35 a.m., and the last at approximately 11:30 p.m.
How long is the journey by train from London to Cheltenham?
Trains from London to Cheltenham take between 1 hour 50 minutes and 2.5 hours to complete their journey. Some services are direct, while others require a change at Bristol Parkway.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Cheltenham?
Departure train station: Paddington Station, about three miles from central London, is easily accessible by underground, bus, and taxi from other parts of the city. One of London's largest and best-known railway stations, Paddington offers travellers a wide range of facilities, including toilets, showers, payphones, ATMs, trolleys, and luggage storage. Other services include a ticket office, ticket machines, a visitor centre, and retail outlets.
Arrival train station: Situated about a mile from Cheltenham's town centre, Cheltenham Spa Railway Station is where trains from London arrive. Regular local buses provide a convenient service, transporting new arrivals from the station to the town centre and other areas. A taxi rank is also close to the entrance of the station. Facilities available at Cheltenham Spa station include public toilets, baby-changing facilities, trolleys, payphones, and public WiFi. There's also a ticket office, ticket machines, and refreshment facilities.
Which train companies travel from London to Cheltenham?
Trains from London to Cheltenham are operated by Great Western Railway. Services begin in the early morning, continuing throughout the day and into the evening. The duration of the journey varies depending on the service, and some require a change of train.
Great Western Railway London to Cheltenham
Great Western Railway operates the only trains from London to Cheltenham. During peak times, three trains depart from Paddington every hour. There are two per hour at other times. Most trains from London to Cheltenham require a change at Bristol Parkway, although there's also a direct service that operates hourly. The length of the journey depends on the route taken and the number of stops. Most take approximately two hours, although some are slightly longer.
London to Cheltenham trains: Services on board
Three pieces of luggage can be taken on trains from London to Cheltenham, provided they measure under 30 cm × 70 cm × 90cm. Passengers can store smaller items in the train's overhead racks or beneath their seat, while larger bags can be placed in dedicated luggage areas. Those travelling with a bike are strongly recommended to reserve a bike space when purchasing a ticket. Pets are also welcome, although there are some restrictions.
Travellers with disabilities can request assistance ahead of their journey. First-class services on trains from London to Cheltenham offer a higher level of comfort, with little luxuries such as reclining seats, extra legroom, plug sockets, USB ports, and WiFi.
How to find cheap train tickets from London to Cheltenham
Travellers considering a journey by train from London to Cheltenham will be pleasantly surprised to discover that there are plenty of ways to save money on a ticket. It's always a good idea to book in advance to take advantage of any special deals. Another tip is to be flexible with travel dates and times, as off-peak travel is always much cheaper. In many cases, slower trains or journeys that require a transfer can also offer substantial savings.
FAQs: Trains from London to Cheltenham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Cheltenham 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from London to Cheltenham
Most London to Cheltenham trains use the London Paddington to Cheltenham Spa station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Cheltenham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Paddington from London city centre
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.
Getting to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 from London city centre
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 train station facilities and services
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Heathrow Terminal 5 from London city centre
Heathrow Terminal 5 is 25 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminal 5 train station facilities and services
Heathrow Terminal 5 has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminal 5.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heathrow Terminal 5: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminal 5: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Cheltenham station do trains from London arrive at?
Getting to Cheltenham Spa from Cheltenham city centre
Cheltenham Spa is 1 km from Cheltenham city centre. Public transport options include:
Cheltenham Spa train station facilities and services
Cheltenham Spa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Railway Inn, The Coconut Tree
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cheltenham Spa. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Cheltenham Spa. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cheltenham Spa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cheltenham Spa: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cheltenham Spa: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Queens Hotel Cheltenham, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham, Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham.
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