The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Cheltenham
Cheapest price
€29
Average price
€66
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 18 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
133 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Cheltenham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Cheltenham will cost around €66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €29.
Of the 4 trains that leave Nottingham for Cheltenham on Mon, Nov 17, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 17 the direct trains cover the 133 km distance in an average of 2 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 7 m .
On Mon, Nov 17 the slowest trains will take 2 h 33 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 Nottingham to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Cheltenham 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 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 133 km
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€40 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Nottingham to Cheltenham train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Cheltenham trains for today, Sunday, November 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y07697+ G04475 | On time 8:25 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h43 | 11:08 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
K45687 · C23750 | On time 9:55 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h13 | 12:08 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
EM808900 · J12039+ C23754 | On time 10:20 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h30 | 12:50 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2 transfers | |
C23691 | On time 11:16 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h58 | 1:14 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y07727+ C23759 | On time 11:27 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h23 | 1:50 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Cheltenham
Trains from Nottingham to Cheltenham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €22 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 21:59. The fastest train covers the 133 km distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 133 km |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 21:59 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Nottingham to Cheltenham trainsCrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Nottingham and Cheltenham from €15. 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 Nottingham to Cheltenham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Nottingham, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Cheltenham Spa, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Nottingham to Cheltenham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
- 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
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