How much is the train ticket from Cheltenham to Bristol?

The cheapest train tickets from Cheltenham to Bristol start from $7. The average price for this train route is around $19. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Cheltenham to Bristol?

The average train ride duration from Cheltenham to Bristol is 38m, covering a distance of 33 miles (53 km). The quickest train can get you there in 28m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators service the Cheltenham to Bristol route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 23 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry , Great Western Railway .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Cheltenham to Bristol?

The earliest train departs from Cheltenham to Bristol at 7:19am. And the latest train departs at 5:26pm.

What is the best train operator from Cheltenham to Bristol?

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 Cheltenham to Bristol?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Cheltenham to Bristol?

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 Cheltenham to Bristol from $6

Next train departures

Next departures for Cheltenham to Bristol on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:26am	Cheltenham Spa	29m	7:55am	Bristol Parkway	Cheapest
Train	7:52am	Cheltenham Spa	28m	8:20am	Bristol Parkway	Fastest
Train	7:19am	Cheltenham Spa	54m	8:13am	Bristol Parkway	No tags
Train	7:26am	Cheltenham Spa	29m	7:55am	Bristol Parkway	No tags
Train	7:52am	Cheltenham Spa	28m	8:20am	Bristol Parkway	No tags

Next departures for Cheltenham to Bristol on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:21am	Cheltenham Spa	1h 6m	11:27am	Bristol Temple Meads	Cheapest
Train	10:10am	Cheltenham Spa	28m	10:38am	Bristol Parkway	Fastest
Train	9:21am	Cheltenham Spa	1h 1m	10:22am	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	10:10am	Cheltenham Spa	39m	10:49am	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	10:10am	Cheltenham Spa	39m	10:49am	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags

Next departures for Cheltenham to Bristol on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:29am	Cheltenham Spa	28m	7:57am	Bristol Parkway	CheapestFastest
Train	7:29am	Cheltenham Spa	28m	7:57am	Bristol Parkway	No tags
Train	7:36am	Cheltenham Spa	48m	8:24am	Bristol Parkway	No tags
Train	7:36am	Cheltenham Spa	48m	8:24am	Bristol Parkway	No tags
Train	8:01am	Cheltenham Spa	28m	8:29am	Bristol Parkway	No tags

Next departures for Cheltenham to Bristol on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:29am	Cheltenham Spa	28m	7:57am	Bristol Parkway	Cheapest
Train	7:29am	Cheltenham Spa	28m	7:57am	Bristol Parkway	Fastest
Train	7:36am	Cheltenham Spa	48m	8:24am	Bristol Parkway	No tags
Train	8:01am	Cheltenham Spa	28m	8:29am	Bristol Parkway	No tags
Train	7:36am	Cheltenham Spa	48m	8:24am	Bristol Parkway	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cheltenham to Bristol

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Bristol. The journey takes about 38 minutes and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23train per day

38mAverage Duration

33 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $176	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$7 - $43	Average Duration38m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $7	Average Duration50m	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

Train and bus companies in GB:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cheltenham to Bristol by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Cheltenham to Bristol?
The cheapest train tickets from Cheltenham to Bristol start from $7. The average price for this train route is around $19. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cheltenham to Bristol?
The average train ride duration from Cheltenham to Bristol is 38m, covering a distance of 33 miles (53 km). The quickest train can get you there in 28m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators service the Cheltenham to Bristol route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 23 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Great Western Railway.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Cheltenham to Bristol?
The earliest train departs from Cheltenham to Bristol at 7:19am. And the latest train departs at 5:26pm.
What is the best train operator from Cheltenham to Bristol?
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 Cheltenham to Bristol?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Cheltenham to Bristol?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Cheltenham to Bristol?
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

12/10

$17

12/11

$15

Today

$17

12/13

$13

12/14

$16

12/15

$11

12/16

$11

12/17

$6

The cheapest trip from Cheltenham to Bristol was searched and found on Dec 17, 2025 with a price of $6

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

You can expect to pay from $6 to $40 for a train ticket from Cheltenham to Bristol based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-12-17.