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Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cheltenham. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cardiff to Cheltenham by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Cardiff to Cheltenham?
The cheapest train tickets from Cardiff to Cheltenham start from £8. The average price for this train route is around £11. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cardiff to Cheltenham?
The average train journey time from Cardiff to Cheltenham is 1h 16m, covering a distance of 55 miles. The fastest 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 run on this route with 7 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 07:10. And the latest train departs at 21:45.
Which 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 46 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cardiff to Cheltenham?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service 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 14 Jan 2026 with a price of £9To 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 £9 to £44 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 £9, which is on 2026-01-18.
Usually Great Western Railway 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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Cardiff to Cheltenham?
The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Cardiff and Cheltenham is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £11 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £8. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Cheltenham, choose the train, as it will take you from Cardiff to Cheltenham in about 1h 16m – that's the fastest way to get there!
