How much is the train ticket from London to Cheltenham?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Cheltenham start from $33. The average price for this train route is around $78. 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 London to Cheltenham?

The average train ride duration from London to Cheltenham is 1h 59m, covering a distance of 87 miles (140 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 34m and is operated by Great Western Railway .

Which train operators service the London to Cheltenham route?

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

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

The earliest train departs from London to Cheltenham at 7:23am. And the latest train departs at 10:30pm.

Train London to Cheltenham from $41

Next train departures

Next departures for London to Cheltenham on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:32am	London Paddington	1h 59m	9:31am	Cheltenham Spa	Cheapest
Train	8:35am	London Paddington	1h 56m	10:31am	Cheltenham Spa	Fastest
Train	7:32am	London Paddington	1h 59m	9:31am	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	8:35am	London Paddington	1h 56m	10:31am	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	3:30pm	London Paddington	2h 1m	5:31pm	Cheltenham Spa	No tags

Next departures for London to Cheltenham on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:59am	London Paddington	2h 24m	10:23am	Cheltenham Spa	Cheapest
Train	9:36am	London Paddington	1h 54m	11:30am	Cheltenham Spa	Fastest
Train	7:59am	London Paddington	2h 24m	10:23am	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	9:36am	London Paddington	1h 54m	11:30am	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	10:30am	London Paddington	1h 59m	12:29pm	Cheltenham Spa	No tags

Next departures for London to Cheltenham on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:31am	London Paddington	1h 59m	9:30am	Cheltenham Spa	Cheapest
Train	4:33pm	London Paddington	1h 58m	6:31pm	Cheltenham Spa	Fastest
Train	7:31am	London Paddington	1h 59m	9:30am	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	8:32am	London Paddington	1h 59m	10:31am	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	8:32am	London Paddington	1h 59m	10:31am	Cheltenham Spa	No tags

Next departures for London to Cheltenham on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:32pm	London Paddington	1h 59m	5:31pm	Cheltenham Spa	Cheapest
Train	4:33pm	London Paddington	1h 58m	6:31pm	Cheltenham Spa	Fastest
Train	7:31am	London Paddington	1h 59m	9:30am	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	7:31am	London Paddington	1h 59m	9:30am	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	8:32am	London Paddington	1h 59m	10:31am	Cheltenham Spa	No tags

Next departures for London to Cheltenham on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:32pm	London Paddington	1h 59m	5:31pm	Cheltenham Spa	Cheapest
Train	4:33pm	London Paddington	1h 58m	6:31pm	Cheltenham Spa	Fastest
Train	7:31am	London Paddington	1h 59m	9:30am	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	7:31am	London Paddington	1h 59m	9:30am	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	8:32am	London Paddington	1h 59m	10:31am	Cheltenham Spa	No tags

Next departures for London to Cheltenham on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:31am	London Paddington	1h 59m	9:30am	Cheltenham Spa	Cheapest
Train	4:33pm	London Paddington	1h 58m	6:31pm	Cheltenham Spa	Fastest
Train	7:31am	London Paddington	1h 59m	9:30am	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	8:32am	London Paddington	1h 59m	10:31am	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	8:32am	London Paddington	1h 59m	10:31am	Cheltenham Spa	No tags

Next departures for London to Cheltenham on December 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:31am	London Paddington	1h 59m	9:30am	Cheltenham Spa	Cheapest
Train	4:33pm	London Paddington	1h 58m	6:31pm	Cheltenham Spa	Fastest
Train	7:31am	London Paddington	1h 59m	9:30am	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	8:32am	London Paddington	1h 59m	10:31am	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	8:32am	London Paddington	1h 59m	10:31am	Cheltenham Spa	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from London to Cheltenham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cheltenham. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

88 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$4 - $209	Average Duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$33 - $267	Average Duration1h 59m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$11 - $17	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. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the wifi. Great Western Railway ticket prices on this trip start at $33

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.

May 25, 2023

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from London to Cheltenham 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 London to Cheltenham?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Cheltenham start from $33. The average price for this train route is around $78. 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 London to Cheltenham?
The average train ride duration from London to Cheltenham is 1h 59m, covering a distance of 87 miles (140 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 34m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators service the London to Cheltenham route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 6 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from London to Cheltenham?
The earliest train departs from London to Cheltenham at 7:23am. And the latest train departs at 10:30pm.

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

$80

12/11

$80

Today

$60

12/13

$60

12/14

$59

12/15

$76

12/16

$80

12/17

$79

The cheapest trip from London to Cheltenham was searched and found on Dec 14, 2025 with a price of $59

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 $59 to $253 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 $59 which is on 2025-12-14.