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Bradford on Avon Museum
Local museum covering the town’s Saxon roots, cloth trade and social history. Compact displays make it an easy introduction to Bradford-on-Avon.
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Trains from Cheltenham to Bradford-on-Avon run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:28, the last at 21:52. The fastest train covers the 62 km distance in 1h 14m.
Distance 62 km |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 5:28 |
Last train 21:52 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Local museum covering the town’s Saxon roots, cloth trade and social history. Compact displays make it an easy introduction to Bradford-on-Avon.
A working centre for arts and crafts in historic riverside buildings, with exhibitions, studios and events. Good for seeing local makers at work.
An artist-run gallery showing changing exhibitions of contemporary art in the town centre. It is a useful stop for local creative work.
A long-distance canal path with locks, bridges and waterside views. Ideal for gentle walks, cycling and spotting historic canal features.
A broad riverside green near the bridge, popular for picnics and classic town views. A convenient place to pause in the centre.
A steep lane of old cottages and stone walls leading up from the town. It offers one of the most characterful short walks in Bradford-on-Avon.
A soft yeasted bun flavoured with saffron and dried fruit, long baked in nearby Bath and across Wiltshire for festive and market-day treats.
A richer cousin of the Bath Bun, topped with crushed sugar and often filled with candied peel. Strongly associated with Bath and the wider Avon area.
A substantial West Country farmhouse cheese made in neighbouring Somerset, often eaten locally with bread, pickles, or in pub lunches.
Well-liked deli and café for breakfast, lunch, coffee, and fresh bakery items, with a friendly neighbourhood feel.
Traditional inn with a cosy atmosphere, local ales, and a menu of pub favourites and seasonal British dishes.
Popular canal-side pub serving British classics, Sunday roasts, and local drinks in a relaxed historic setting.
Moderate for southern England. Pubs and cafés are manageable, but hotels can be pricey in peak season. Rail travel to nearby cities adds to daily costs.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up in cafés and taxis for good service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cheltenham to Bradford-on-Avon 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 Bradford-on-Avon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cheltenham to Bradford-on-Avon trains use the Cheltenham Spa to Bradford-on-Avon station pair. Use this guide to compare Cheltenham and Bradford-on-Avon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cheltenham Spa is 1 km from Cheltenham city centre. Public transport options include:
Cheltenham Spa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Railway Inn, The Coconut Tree
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Cheltenham Spa. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is available at Cheltenham Spa. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cheltenham Spa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cheltenham Spa: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cheltenham Spa: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Queens Hotel Cheltenham, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham, Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham.
Bradford-on-Avon has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Bradford-on-Avon.
Ticket office support is available at Bradford-on-Avon.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bradford-on-Avon: Parking.
Available at Bradford-on-Avon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bradford-on-Avon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station - “Some step-free access to all platforms.” Step free access available to platform 2. Please note that step free access to platform 1 is via local streets and a ramp. There is a footbridge linking both platforms Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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