The cheapest and fastest trains from Carshalton to Cheltenham
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£96
Fastest journey
3 h 12 m
Average duration
3 h 17 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
145 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carshalton to Cheltenham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carshalton to Cheltenham will cost around £96 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
Of the 4 trains that leave Carshalton 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 145 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 29 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.








Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Carshalton to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carshalton to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 145 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£72 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 5m Average total duration 16h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Carshalton to Cheltenham train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:49 Carshalton | 3h29 | 08:18 Cheltenham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:19 Carshalton | 3h12 | 09:31 Cheltenham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:19 Carshalton | 3h12 | 10:31 Cheltenham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:19 Carshalton | 3h14 | 20:33 Cheltenham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carshalton to Cheltenham
Distance 145 km |
Average train duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 11m |
First train 04:30 |
Last train 20:02 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Thameslink from Carshalton to Cheltenham trainsGreat Western Rail, Thameslink trains will get you between Carshalton and Cheltenham from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Carshalton to Cheltenham train

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Important Stations and Airports in Carshalton and Cheltenham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:45 Saturday 08:00 - 15:00 Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: Step free access to both platforms via lifts. Platform 2 also has step free access via side gate. Assistance Meeting Point is the station entrance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated and step free waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage location: At the front of the station next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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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