The cheapest and fastest trains from Cheltenham to Newquay
Cheapest price
£80
Average price
£82
Fastest journey
5 h 12 m
Average duration
5 h 16 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
267 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cheltenham to Newquay is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cheltenham to Newquay will cost around £82 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £80.
Of the 2 trains that leave Cheltenham for Newquay every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 267 km distance in an average of 5 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 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.




Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Cheltenham to Newquay
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Newquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a flight costs an average of £587.
Distance: 267 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£56 Average Price | £48 Average Price Cheapest | £587 Average Price |
5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cheltenham to Newquay train times
The table below shows live departures for Cheltenham to Newquay trains for today, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:52 Cheltenham | 5h28 | 16:20 Newquay | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 7 November | |||||
![]() | 08:52 Cheltenham | 5h12 | 14:04 Newquay | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cheltenham to Newquay
Trains from Cheltenham to Newquay run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:00, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 267 km distance in 5h 19m.
Distance 267 km |
Average train duration 4h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 19m |
First train 07:00 |
Last train 22:52 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail from Cheltenham to Newquay trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Rail trains will get you between Cheltenham and Newquay from £33. 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 Newquay train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cheltenham to Newquay 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 Newquay, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cheltenham and Newquay
- 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 - Sunday Closed The ticket office is will not be open in 2022.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi firms for details
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi firms for details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Waiting area under canopy
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop in the car park at the front of the station
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