The cheapest and fastest trains from Cheltenham to Didcot
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
66 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cheltenham to Didcot is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cheltenham to Didcot will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 1 trains that leave Cheltenham for Didcot every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 66 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 30 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.


Live departures
Cheltenham to Didcot train times
The table below shows live departures for Cheltenham to Didcot trains for tomorrow, Saturday 13 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:48 Cheltenham | 1h30 | 06:18 Didcot | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cheltenham to Didcot
Trains from Cheltenham to Didcot run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 23:11. The fastest train covers the 66 km distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 66 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 04:30 |
Last train 23:11 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Cheltenham to Didcot trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Cheltenham and Didcot 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: Cheltenham to Didcot train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cheltenham to Didcot 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 Didcot, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cheltenham and Didcot
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:40 Saturday 06:30 - 19:40 Sunday 08:00 - 19:40
- Type of shops available: Spar supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts. Platform 1 can be accessed via ramp to the front of the station. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no 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 available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Ladies and Gentleman's toilets are located on Platform 2. The accessible toilet is located on Platform 3. National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 3
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 3 and 5
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt.
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