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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Cardiff Central | Cheltenham Spa | Cheapest | ||||
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Cheltenham?
The cheapest train tickets from Cardiff to Cheltenham start at $16. The average price for this train route is around $20. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Cardiff to Cheltenham?
The average train trip from Cardiff to Cheltenham takes 1h 16m and covers 88 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 6m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Cardiff to Cheltenham route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 6 trains available per day, including services from Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cardiff to Cheltenham?
The earliest train from Cardiff to Cheltenham departs at 7:10am. The latest train departs at 10:00pm.
What is the best train operator from Cardiff 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 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cardiff to Cheltenham?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Cardiff to Cheltenham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Transport for Wales, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cardiff to Cheltenham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transport for Wales, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Cheltenham was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $16To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cardiff to Cheltenham, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $16 to $50 for a train ticket from Cardiff to Cheltenham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-12-15.
Usually Transport for Wales will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
