The cheapest and fastest trains from Cheltenham to Winchester
Cheapest price
£123
Average price
£123
Fastest journey
2 h 33 m
Average duration
2 h 33 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
107 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cheltenham to Winchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cheltenham to Winchester will cost around £123 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £123.
Of the 1 trains that leave Cheltenham for Winchester 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 107 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 33 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 and train for Cheltenham to Winchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Winchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £69.
Distance: 107 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£85 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cheltenham to Winchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Cheltenham to Winchester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:53 Cheltenham | 2h33 | 07:26 Winchester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cheltenham to Winchester
Trains from Cheltenham to Winchester run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £69 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 21:23. The fastest train covers the 107 km distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 107 km |
Average train duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £69 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 04:40 |
Last train 21:23 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Cheltenham to Winchester trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Cheltenham and Winchester from £23. 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 Winchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cheltenham to Winchester 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 Winchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Cheltenham and Winchester
- 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 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 07:00 - 20:30 Please note; these are the the opening times for the ticket office in the booking hall on platform 1. The ticket office on platform 2 is open from 06:15 - 08:40 Monday to Friday.
- Type of shops available: Marks and Spencer in the booking hall on Platform 2. (closed since March 2020.)
- Car Park: Smart Car
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B1 Station. Step-free access to all platforms - may include long or steep ramps. Access between platforms may be via the street. This station has step-free access to all platforms. Access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London and Reading) is via ramp (1:18, 25m) from car park, drop-off etc. Access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Southampton and Portsmouth) is step-free from forecourt (NB forecourt slopes away at 1:10). Platform 2 night gate has short 1:8 ramp. Access between platforms is via footbridge with lifts (available 24 hours), through subway (stepped) or via the street (745m, some narrow pavements and steep gradients)
- 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: Toilets are closed at 2030. The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is located on Platform 2. The seating complies with the Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 car park, platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Hill Bus Stop
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