How much does a train ticket cost from Bristol to Cheltenham?

The cheapest train tickets from Bristol to Cheltenham start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £15. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Bristol to Cheltenham?

The average train journey time from Bristol to Cheltenham is 37m, covering a distance of 33 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 28m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Bristol to Cheltenham route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 25 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry , Great Western Railway .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bristol to Cheltenham?

The earliest train from Bristol to Cheltenham departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 22:59.

Which is the best train operator from Bristol to Cheltenham?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Bristol to Cheltenham?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Bristol to Cheltenham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Bristol to Cheltenham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Train Bristol to Cheltenham from £5

Next train departures

Next departures from Bristol to Cheltenham on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:51	Bristol Parkway	56m	16:47	Cheltenham Spa	Cheapest
Train	15:42	Bristol Parkway	28m	16:10	Cheltenham Spa	Fastest
Train	15:09	Bristol Parkway	29m	15:38	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	15:51	Bristol Parkway	56m	16:47	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	15:09	Bristol Parkway	29m	15:38	Cheltenham Spa	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Cheltenham on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:51	Bristol Parkway	54m	09:45	Cheltenham Spa	Cheapest
Train	07:42	Bristol Parkway	28m	08:10	Cheltenham Spa	Fastest
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	29m	07:38	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	08:51	Bristol Parkway	54m	09:45	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	29m	07:38	Cheltenham Spa	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Cheltenham on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:55	Bristol Parkway	52m	08:47	Cheltenham Spa	Cheapest
Train	07:42	Bristol Parkway	28m	08:10	Cheltenham Spa	Fastest
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	29m	07:38	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	07:55	Bristol Parkway	52m	08:47	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	29m	07:38	Cheltenham Spa	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Cheltenham on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:50	Bristol Parkway	52m	10:42	Cheltenham Spa	Cheapest
Train	10:40	Bristol Parkway	28m	11:08	Cheltenham Spa	Fastest
Train	09:24	Bristol Parkway	46m	10:10	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	09:50	Bristol Parkway	52m	10:42	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	09:24	Bristol Parkway	46m	10:10	Cheltenham Spa	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Cheltenham on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:51	Bristol Parkway	54m	09:45	Cheltenham Spa	Cheapest
Train	07:42	Bristol Parkway	28m	08:10	Cheltenham Spa	Fastest
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	29m	07:38	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	08:51	Bristol Parkway	54m	09:45	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	29m	07:38	Cheltenham Spa	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Cheltenham on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:51	Bristol Parkway	54m	09:45	Cheltenham Spa	Cheapest
Train	07:42	Bristol Parkway	28m	08:10	Cheltenham Spa	Fastest
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	29m	07:38	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	08:51	Bristol Parkway	54m	09:45	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	29m	07:38	Cheltenham Spa	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Cheltenham on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:51	Bristol Parkway	54m	09:45	Cheltenham Spa	Cheapest
Train	07:42	Bristol Parkway	28m	08:10	Cheltenham Spa	Fastest
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	29m	07:38	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	08:51	Bristol Parkway	54m	09:45	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	29m	07:38	Cheltenham Spa	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Cheltenham on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:51	Bristol Parkway	54m	09:45	Cheltenham Spa	Cheapest
Train	07:42	Bristol Parkway	28m	08:10	Cheltenham Spa	Fastest
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	29m	07:38	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	08:51	Bristol Parkway	54m	09:45	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	29m	07:38	Cheltenham Spa	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Bristol to Cheltenham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cheltenham. The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

40mAverage duration

38 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£6 - £15	Average duration1h 5m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£6 - £33	Average duration37m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £11	Average duration40m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bristol to Cheltenham by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Bristol to Cheltenham?
The cheapest train tickets from Bristol to Cheltenham start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £15. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Bristol to Cheltenham?
The average train journey time from Bristol to Cheltenham is 37m, covering a distance of 33 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 28m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Bristol to Cheltenham route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 25 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Great Western Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bristol to Cheltenham?
The earliest train from Bristol to Cheltenham departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 22:59.
Which is the best train operator from Bristol to Cheltenham?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Bristol to Cheltenham?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Bristol to Cheltenham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Bristol to Cheltenham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

25/11

£13

26/11

£10

Today

£13

28/11

£13

29/11

£12

30/11

£12

01/12

£13

02/12

£13

The cheapest trip from Bristol to Cheltenham was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Bristol to Cheltenham as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £10 to £31 for a train ticket from Bristol to Cheltenham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £12, which is on 2025-11-29.