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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Cheltenham
    Destination location: Cheltenham Spa
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Cheltenham
    Destination location: Cheltenham Spa
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Cheltenham
    Destination location: Cheltenham Spa
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Cheltenham
    Destination location: Cheltenham Spa
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Cheltenham
    Destination location: Cheltenham Spa
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Reading to Cheltenham.

Bus
Average Price$53 - $53Average Duration2h 35m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$39 - $186Average Duration1h 33m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Reading to Cheltenham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Cheltenham. The journey takes about 2 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
2h 35mAverage Duration
$53Cheapest ticket
2kgCO₂ emissions

Train Reading to Cheltenham: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$49
Average train trip duration1h 33m
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure6:56am
Distance58 miles (92 km)
Latest train departure4:58pm

Reading to Cheltenham Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
06/15
$46
06/16
No data
Today
$59
06/18
$59
06/19
$59
06/20
$55
06/21
$40
06/22
$47
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Reading to Cheltenham was searched and found on Jun 21, 2025 with a price of $40

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Reading to Cheltenham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $40 to $177 for a train ticket from Reading to Cheltenham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-06-21.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Reading and Cheltenham is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Cheltenham.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Cheltenham, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Reading and Cheltenham compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Reading to Cheltenham while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Reading to Cheltenham?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Reading 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 $0 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $0. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Cheltenham, choose the train, as it will take you from Reading to Cheltenham in about 1h 33m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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Train from Cheltenham to Reading

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