The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
37 m
Average duration
37 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
60 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 44 trains that leave Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) for Cheltenham Spa (CNM) every day 43 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 60 km distance in an average of 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and coach for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 60 km
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1h 29m Average total duration 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) trains for today, Wednesday 4 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C75328 | On time 08:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h37 | 09:10 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
P23017 | On time 08:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h07 | 09:45 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C74903 | On time 09:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h39 | 09:39 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75330 | On time 09:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h38 | 10:11 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
P23018 | On time 09:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h06 | 10:44 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C74905 | On time 10:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h38 | 10:38 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75323_C75008 | 10:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h37 | 11:10 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
P23019 | On time 10:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h08 | 11:46 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C74907 | On time 11:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h38 | 11:38 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75334 | On time 11:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h38 | 12:11 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
P23021 | On time 11:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h05 | 12:43 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75304 | On time 12:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h38 | 12:38 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75336 | On time 12:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h37 | 13:10 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
P23022 | On time 12:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h06 | 13:44 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C72325 | On time 13:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h38 | 13:38 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75339 | On time 13:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h37 | 14:10 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
P23024 | On time 13:39 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h06 | 14:45 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C74910 | On time 14:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h38 | 14:38 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75343 | On time 14:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h37 | 15:10 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
P23027 | On time 14:39 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h08 | 15:47 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C74912 | On time 15:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h38 | 15:38 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75312 | On time 15:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h37 | 16:10 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
P23028 | On time 15:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h09 | 16:47 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C74914 | On time 16:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h38 | 16:38 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75345 | On time 16:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h37 | 17:10 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
P23029 | On time 16:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h09 | 17:47 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C72347 | On time 17:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h38 | 17:38 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75315 | On time 17:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h37 | 18:10 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
P23030 | On time 17:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h08 | 18:46 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C72356 | On time 18:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h38 | 18:38 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75318 | On time 18:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h37 | 19:10 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
P23031 | On time 18:40 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h07 | 19:47 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C74916 | On time 18:55 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h47 | 19:42 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75320 | On time 19:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h37 | 20:10 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
P31545+ C74986 | On time 19:39 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h26 | 21:05 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 change | |
C75324 | On time 20:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h37 | 21:10 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
P23032 | On time 21:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h01 | 22:01 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75310 | On time 22:18 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h37 | 22:55 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
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P23014 | On time 06:08 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h14 | 07:22 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C74898 | On time 06:25 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h52 | 07:17 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C74921 | On time 06:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h37 | 07:12 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C74899 | On time 07:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h38 | 07:38 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75326 | On time 07:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h37 | 08:10 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C74901 | On time 08:01 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h38 | 08:39 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) run on average 25 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 23 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 22:18. The fastest train covers the 60 km distance in 37m.
Distance 60 km |
Average train duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 23 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 06:08 |
Last train 22:18 |
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FAQs: Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cheltenham Spa (CNM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Queens Road.
- The Railway Inn
- The Coconut Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.50
- Queens Hotel Cheltenham
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham
- Located near the main entrance
- 300 places, covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has a main concourse with ticketing facilities and waiting areas, with platforms accessible via lifts and stairs.
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
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