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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Cheltenham

Showing times and prices for 09 Jul

Cheapest price

£12

Average price

£16

Fastest journey

1 h 12 m

Average duration

1 h 15 m

Trains per day

Distance

89 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Cheltenham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cardiff to Cheltenham will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Cardiff for Cheltenham every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 89 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 12 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 19 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.

08:091h15

Cardiff

09:24Cheltenham

£121One-way

0 changes

09:451h12

Cardiff

10:57Cheltenham

£131One-way

0 changes

06:401h14

Cardiff

07:54Cheltenham

£131One-way

0 changes

05:541h19

Cardiff

07:13Cheltenham

£271One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Cheltenham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £4.

Distance: 88 km

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Coach
£18 Average Price Cheapest	£19 Average Price
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Cardiff to Cheltenham train times

Showing trains for today, Tuesday 8 July

Last updated at 02:22

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
G57024	On time 07:10 Cardiff Central (CDF)	1h16	08:26 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)	0 changesdirect
P08477+C23378	On time 07:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)	1h21	08:39 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)	1 change
C23366	On time 07:45 Cardiff Central (CDF)	1h13	08:58 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)	0 changesdirect
G57030	On time 08:10 Cardiff Central (CDF)	1h17	09:27 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)	0 changesdirect
P08479+C23384	On time 08:19 Cardiff Central (CDF)	1h19	09:38 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)	1 change
C23399_C23661	08:45 Cardiff Central (CDF)	1h12	09:57 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)	0 changesdirect
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cardiff to Cheltenham

United Kingdom

Trains from Cardiff to Cheltenham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £4

Distance

88 km

Average train duration

1h 12m

Cheapest ticket price

£9

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 9m

First train

04:12

Last train

23:34

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £4

Train providers: CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and Great Western Rail trains Cardiff to Cheltenham

Buy your official CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and Great Western Rail train tickets to Cheltenham from Cardiff from £7 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train to Cheltenham from Cardiff you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

Cardiff to Cheltenham train information with CrossCountry:

Average Duration: 1 h 13 min
Cheapest Price: £9
CrossCountry frequency: 6 a day

Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.

Cardiff to Cheltenham train information with Transport for Wales:

Average Duration: 1 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: £7

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Train information from Cardiff to Cheltenham with Great Western Rail:

Average Duration: 2 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: £27

FAQs: Cardiff to Cheltenham train

FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff to Cheltenham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Cheltenham.

Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Cheltenham can start from as little as £6 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cardiff to Cheltenham is £22; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Cardiff to Cheltenham train time is 1 h 9 min covering the 55 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cardiff to Cheltenham leaves at 04: 12. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cardiff to Cheltenham leaves at 23: 20.

There are 8 trains a day from Cardiff to Cheltenham which require at least one change with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Cardiff to Cheltenham train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Great Western Rail or first_great_western. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Cardiff and Cheltenham to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 20.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Cardiff Central, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Cheltenham Spa, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Cheltenham from Cardiff is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 9 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Cardiff to Cheltenham by train is July.

You have options as you can travel between Cardiff and Cheltenham 2 different ways: train or coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Cheltenham

Cardiff

Cheltenham

The major train station for departures in Cardiff is Cardiff Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff Central for your trip from Cardiff to Cheltenham.

Cardiff Central Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

Central Square, Cardiff CF10 1EP, United Kingdom

Phone Number

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
Sun: 07:30 - 21:30

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi in the station.

Shopping

Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store

Parking

Car Park: Brewery Car park

Dining

Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
Pret a Manger
Tesco Express

Taxis

Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance

Accessibility

There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.

Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Hotel

Clayton Hotel Cardiff
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Travelodge Cardiff Central

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.

Ticket Office

Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
Sun: 07:30 - 21:30

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
Storage CCTV: Yes

Public transport options for Cardiff Central

Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)