How much does a train ticket from London to Cheltenham cost?

The average train ticket price from London to Cheltenham is $74. The best way to find train tickets from London to Cheltenham is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from London to Cheltenham?

A train trip between London and Cheltenham is around 1h 59m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 34m. This is the time it takes to travel the 88 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between London and Cheltenham?

The number of trains from London to Cheltenham can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from London to Cheltenham by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from London to Cheltenham?

When taking the train from London to Cheltenham, you can travel comfortably and safely with Great Western Railway.

Train London to Cheltenham from $31

Next train departures

Next departures for London to Cheltenham on November 22
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	7:32am	London Paddington	1h 59m	9:31am	Cheltenham Spa	Fastest
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 November 23
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	5:33pm	London Paddington	1h 56m	7:29pm	Cheltenham Spa	Fastest
Train	7:59am	London Paddington	2h 24m	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 November 24
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 November 25
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 November 26
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 November 27
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 November 28
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

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:26 PM GMT.

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.

1carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

88 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$4 - $62	Average Duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$33 - $267	Average Duration1h 59m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$11 - $18	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

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How long is the train trip from London to Cheltenham?
How many daily trains are there between London and Cheltenham?
Which train companies travel from London to Cheltenham?

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/19

$79

11/20

$58

Today

$58

11/22

$58

11/23

$57

11/24

$74

11/25

$77

11/26

$77

The cheapest trip from London to Cheltenham was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $57

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 $57 to $249 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 $57 which is on 2025-11-23.