How much is the train ticket from London to Cheltenham?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Cheltenham start from R 569. The average price for this train route is around R 1 334. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Cheltenham?

The average train journey time from London to Cheltenham is 1h 59m, covering a distance of 140 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 34m and is operated by Great Western Railway .

Which train operators serve the London to Cheltenham route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 6 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from London to Cheltenham departs at 07:23. And the latest train departs at 22:30.

Train London to Cheltenham from R 696

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Cheltenham on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	20:34	London Paddington	2h	22:34	Cheltenham Spa	Cheapest
	Train	20:34	London Paddington	2h	22:34	Cheltenham Spa	Fastest

Next departures from London to Cheltenham on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:32	London Paddington	1h 59m	09:31	Cheltenham Spa	Cheapest
Train	08:35	London Paddington	1h 56m	10:31	Cheltenham Spa	Fastest
Train	07:32	London Paddington	1h 59m	09:31	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	08:35	London Paddington	1h 56m	10:31	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	15:30	London Paddington	2h 1m	17:31	Cheltenham Spa	No tags

Next departures from London to Cheltenham on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:59	London Paddington	2h 24m	10:23	Cheltenham Spa	Cheapest
Train	09:36	London Paddington	1h 54m	11:30	Cheltenham Spa	Fastest
Train	07:59	London Paddington	2h 24m	10:23	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	09:36	London Paddington	1h 54m	11:30	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	10:30	London Paddington	1h 59m	12:29	Cheltenham Spa	No tags

Next departures from London to Cheltenham on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:31	London Paddington	1h 59m	09:30	Cheltenham Spa	Cheapest
Train	16:33	London Paddington	1h 58m	18:31	Cheltenham Spa	Fastest
Train	07:31	London Paddington	1h 59m	09:30	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	08:32	London Paddington	1h 59m	10:31	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	08:32	London Paddington	1h 59m	10:31	Cheltenham Spa	No tags

Next departures from London to Cheltenham on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:32	London Paddington	1h 59m	17:31	Cheltenham Spa	Cheapest
Train	16:33	London Paddington	1h 58m	18:31	Cheltenham Spa	Fastest
Train	07:31	London Paddington	1h 59m	09:30	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	07:31	London Paddington	1h 59m	09:30	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	08:32	London Paddington	1h 59m	10:31	Cheltenham Spa	No tags

Next departures from London to Cheltenham on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:32	London Paddington	1h 59m	17:31	Cheltenham Spa	Cheapest
Train	16:33	London Paddington	1h 58m	18:31	Cheltenham Spa	Fastest
Train	07:31	London Paddington	1h 59m	09:30	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	07:31	London Paddington	1h 59m	09:30	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	08:32	London Paddington	1h 59m	10:31	Cheltenham Spa	No tags

Next departures from London to Cheltenham on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:31	London Paddington	1h 59m	09:30	Cheltenham Spa	Cheapest
Train	16:33	London Paddington	1h 58m	18:31	Cheltenham Spa	Fastest
Train	07:31	London Paddington	1h 59m	09:30	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	08:32	London Paddington	1h 59m	10:31	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	08:32	London Paddington	1h 59m	10:31	Cheltenham Spa	No tags

Next departures from London to Cheltenham on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:31	London Paddington	1h 59m	09:30	Cheltenham Spa	Cheapest
Train	16:33	London Paddington	1h 58m	18:31	Cheltenham Spa	Fastest
Train	07:31	London Paddington	1h 59m	09:30	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	08:32	London Paddington	1h 59m	10:31	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	08:32	London Paddington	1h 59m	10:31	Cheltenham Spa	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London 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 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 190, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2h 30mAverage duration

142 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 57 - R 3 602	Average duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 569 - R 4 608	Average duration1h 59m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 190 - R 291	Average duration2h 30m	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 with the Wi-Fi. Great Western Railway ticket prices on this trip start at R 569

Great Western Railway London Cheltenham recent customer reviews

A wonderful travel experience. The train very nice and clean, perfectly on time and the staff very friendly and helpful.

Erhard G.

25 May 2023

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Cheltenham 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 London to Cheltenham?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Cheltenham start from R 569. The average price for this train route is around R 1 334. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Cheltenham?
The average train journey time from London to Cheltenham is 1h 59m, covering a distance of 140 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 34m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the London to Cheltenham route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 6 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Cheltenham?
The earliest train from London to Cheltenham departs at 07:23. And the latest train departs at 22:30.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/12

R 1 376

11/12

R 1 382

Today

R 1 029

13/12

R 1 029

14/12

R 1 010

15/12

R 1 312

16/12

R 1 370

17/12

R 1 359

The cheapest trip from London to Cheltenham was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 010

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 010 to R 4 367 for a train ticket from London to Cheltenham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 010, which is on 2025-12-14.