The cheapest and fastest trains from Cheltenham to Staines-upon-Thames
Cheapest price
£121
Average price
£121
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cheltenham to Staines-upon-Thames is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cheltenham to Staines-upon-Thames will cost around £121 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £121.
Of the 1 trains that leave Cheltenham for Staines-upon-Thames 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 121 km distance in an average of 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 35 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 Cheltenham to Staines-upon-Thames
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Staines-upon-Thames among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £85.
Distance: 121 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£86 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cheltenham to Staines-upon-Thames train times
The table below shows live departures for Cheltenham to Staines-upon-Thames trains for tomorrow, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:53 Cheltenham | 2h35 | 07:28 Staines-upon-Thames | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cheltenham to Staines-upon-Thames
Trains from Cheltenham to Staines-upon-Thames run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £85 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 21:54. The fastest train covers the 121 km distance in 2h 23m.
Distance 121 km |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £85 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 23m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 21:54 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Cheltenham to Staines-upon-Thames trainsGreat Western Rail, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Cheltenham and Staines-upon-Thames from £19. 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 Staines-upon-Thames train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cheltenham to Staines-upon-Thames 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 Staines-upon-Thames, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cheltenham and Staines-upon-Thames
- 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 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 19:55 Sunday 07:10 - 18:40
- Car Park: Gresham Road-Main 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
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on both Platforms 1 and 2. The National key toilet is located on Platform 2, and a second toilet is available on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle Compound for 72 cycles located on Platform 1 Booking Hall entrance, Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt off Kingston Road
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