How much is the train ticket from Cheltenham to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Cheltenham to London start from R 495. The average price for this train route is around R 1 024. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Cheltenham to London?

The average train journey time from Cheltenham to London is 2h, covering a distance of 140 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 56m and is operated by Great Western Railway .

Which train operators serve the Cheltenham to London route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 8 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Cheltenham to London departs at 07:19. And the latest train departs at 22:16.

Train Cheltenham to London from R 473

Next train departures

Next departures from Cheltenham to London on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:03	Cheltenham Spa	1h 57m	17:00	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	09:03	Cheltenham Spa	1h 56m	10:59	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	07:55	Cheltenham Spa	2h 4m	09:59	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:55	Cheltenham Spa	2h 4m	09:59	London Paddington	No tags
Train	09:03	Cheltenham Spa	1h 56m	10:59	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Cheltenham to London on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:03	Cheltenham Spa	1h 57m	17:00	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	09:03	Cheltenham Spa	1h 56m	10:59	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	07:55	Cheltenham Spa	2h 4m	09:59	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:55	Cheltenham Spa	2h 4m	09:59	London Paddington	No tags
Train	09:03	Cheltenham Spa	1h 56m	10:59	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Cheltenham to London on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:03	Cheltenham Spa	1h 57m	17:00	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	09:03	Cheltenham Spa	1h 56m	10:59	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	07:55	Cheltenham Spa	2h 4m	09:59	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:55	Cheltenham Spa	2h 4m	09:59	London Paddington	No tags
Train	09:03	Cheltenham Spa	1h 56m	10:59	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Cheltenham to London on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:03	Cheltenham Spa	1h 57m	17:00	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	09:03	Cheltenham Spa	1h 56m	10:59	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	07:55	Cheltenham Spa	2h 4m	09:59	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:55	Cheltenham Spa	2h 4m	09:59	London Paddington	No tags
Train	09:03	Cheltenham Spa	1h 56m	10:59	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Cheltenham to London on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:03	Cheltenham Spa	1h 56m	18:59	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	16:03	Cheltenham Spa	1h 56m	17:59	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	07:57	Cheltenham Spa	2h 2m	09:59	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:57	Cheltenham Spa	2h 2m	09:59	London Paddington	No tags
Train	08:46	Cheltenham Spa	2h 6m	10:52	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Cheltenham to London on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:28	Cheltenham Spa	2h 12m	11:40	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	10:47	Cheltenham Spa	2h	12:47	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	09:28	Cheltenham Spa	2h 12m	11:40	London Paddington	No tags
Train	10:47	Cheltenham Spa	2h	12:47	London Paddington	No tags
Train	15:00	Cheltenham Spa	2h 26m	17:26	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Cheltenham to London on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:03	Cheltenham Spa	1h 57m	17:00	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	09:03	Cheltenham Spa	1h 56m	10:59	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	07:55	Cheltenham Spa	2h 4m	09:59	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:55	Cheltenham Spa	2h 4m	09:59	London Paddington	No tags
Train	09:03	Cheltenham Spa	1h 56m	10:59	London Paddington	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cheltenham to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 280, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 40mAverage duration

142 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 56 - R 3 473	Average duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 495 - R 4 400	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 280 - R 357	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4

Based on 42 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Great Western Railway ticket prices on this trip start at R 495

Great Western Railway Cheltenham London recent customer reviews

Poor service

Alex V.

19 February 2022

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cheltenham to London by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Cheltenham to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Cheltenham to London start from R 495. The average price for this train route is around R 1 024. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cheltenham to London?
The average train journey time from Cheltenham to London is 2h, covering a distance of 140 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 56m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the Cheltenham to London route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 8 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cheltenham to London?
The earliest train from Cheltenham to London departs at 07:19. And the latest train departs at 22:16.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

24/01

R 982

25/01

R 984

Today

R 986

27/01

R 983

28/01

R 967

29/01

R 967

30/01

R 967

31/01

R 842

The cheapest trip from Cheltenham to London was searched and found on 31 Jan 2026 with a price of R 842

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

You can expect to pay from R 842 to R 4 200 for a train ticket from Cheltenham to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 842, which is on 2026-01-31.