How much is the train ticket from London to Cheltenham?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Cheltenham start from $31. The average price for this train route is around $63. 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 (141 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 55m 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 5 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry , Great Western Railway .

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

The earliest train departs from London to Cheltenham at 7:05am. And the latest train departs at 10:15pm.

What is the best train operator from London 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 47 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Western Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

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

According to Busbud traveler 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 London to Cheltenham?

According to Busbud traveler 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 London to Cheltenham from $32

Next train departures

Next departures for London to Cheltenham on May 5
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 May 6
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 May 7
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 May 8
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 May 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:32am	London Paddington	1h 59m	9:31am	Cheltenham Spa	CheapestFastest
Train	7:32am	London Paddington	1h 59m	9:31am	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
Train	3:30pm	London Paddington	2h 1m	5:31pm	Cheltenham Spa	No tags

Next departures for London to Cheltenham on May 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:49am	London Paddington	2h 34m	10:23am	Cheltenham Spa	Cheapest
Train	5:33pm	London Paddington	1h 56m	7:29pm	Cheltenham Spa	Fastest
Train	7:49am	London Paddington	2h 34m	10:23am	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	9:31am	London Paddington	1h 59m	11:30am	Cheltenham Spa	No tags
Train	9:31am	London Paddington	1h 59m	11:30am	Cheltenham Spa	No tags

Next departures for London to Cheltenham on May 11
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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:52 PM BST.

Compare 2 ways to go from London to Cheltenham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Cheltenham. The journey takes about 3 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

43bus per day

3h 5mAverage Duration

89 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $102	Average Duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$31 - $315	Average Duration1h 59m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.3/547 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.0

Wifi3.5

Great Western Railway

4.0/542 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi4.0

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 $31

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

GB train companies:RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, ScotRail, Transpennine Express

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 $31. The average price for this train route is around $63. 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 (141 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 55m 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 5 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Great Western Railway.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from London to Cheltenham?
The earliest train departs from London to Cheltenham at 7:05am. And the latest train departs at 10:15pm.
What is the best train operator from London 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 47 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Cheltenham?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Western Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from London to Cheltenham?
According to Busbud traveler 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 London to Cheltenham?
According to Busbud traveler 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

05/03

$59

05/04

$60

Today

$77

05/06

$77

05/07

$77

05/08

$77

05/09

$52

05/10

$59

The cheapest trip from London to Cheltenham was searched and found on May 9, 2026 with a price of $52

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 $52 to $256 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 $52 which is on 2026-05-09.