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The cheapest and fastest trains from Dorchester to Cheltenham
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£62
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
3 h 19 m
Average duration
3 h 19 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
134 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dorchester to Cheltenham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dorchester to Cheltenham will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £62.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Dorchester for Cheltenham 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 134 km distance in an average of 3 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 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.
05:513h19
Dorchester09:10Cheltenham
£621One-way
0 changes
05:513h19
Dorchester09:10Cheltenham
£621One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Dorchester to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dorchester to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 134 km
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3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dorchester to Cheltenham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Dorchester to Cheltenham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 134 km |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 19m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 20:24 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Dorchester to Cheltenham trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Dorchester and Cheltenham from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 19m
Cheapest Price
£20
Great Western Rail frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Dorchester to Cheltenham train
FAQs: Travel by train from Dorchester to Cheltenham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dorchester to Cheltenham.
To get from Dorchester to Cheltenham, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The train distance from Dorchester to Cheltenham is 134 km.
Booking trains from Dorchester to Cheltenham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Dorchester to Cheltenham covers a distance of 134 km and takes approximately 3h 19m. Trains run 6 per day.
The first train from Dorchester to Cheltenham leaves at 5:48.
The cost of a train ticket from Dorchester to Cheltenham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £20, while the average price tends to be around £42.
The last train from Dorchester to Cheltenham departs at 20:24.
The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Cheltenham is by train, costing approximately £20.
The train station in Dorchester that goes to Cheltenham is Dorchester West (DCW), and it arrives at Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
Trains from Dorchester to Cheltenham run approximately 6 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Dorchester to Cheltenham.
There is no night train service from Dorchester to Cheltenham.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Dorchester to Cheltenham.
Yes, you can take the train from Dorchester to Cheltenham.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dorchester and Cheltenham
Dorchester
Cheltenham
The major train station for departures in Dorchester is Dorchester South. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dorchester South for your trip from Dorchester to Cheltenham.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 18:15 Saturday - Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 Station. Some step-free access to all platforms - please check details - Ramp to Platform 1 at approx 1:14 gradient (to London) via Booking Hall, or level via car park (1 step via side gate next to Booking Hall when closed). Ramp at approx 1:20 to Platform 2 (to Weymouth) from separate entrance. Interchange via street over 1km so no reasonable step-free access between 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: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. Separate Male toilet facilities. Female and Accessible toilet is combined. Accessible toilets are located in the booking hall on platform 1. The toilets are open: Monday to Friday – 05:50 to 18:15 Saturday – 06:45 to 17:00 Sunday – 08:30 to 16:00
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: In the booking hall. Area is heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Dorchester South
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt, off Weymouth Avenue
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station - “Some step-free access to all platforms.”- This station has a degree of step free access to the platforms. Access between platforms is via a stepped footbridge. 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Dorchester West
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
The major train station for arrivals in Cheltenham is Cheltenham Spa. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cheltenham Spa for your journey to Cheltenham from Dorchester.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Address
Cheltenham Spa Railway Station, Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NP, United Kingdom
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
Distance to city center
1 km
Number of platforms
2Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Queens Road.
Dining
- The Railway Inn
- The Coconut Tree
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- £0.50
Hotel
- Queens Hotel Cheltenham
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham
Lost and Found Office
- Located near the main entrance
Bike Parking
- 300 places, covered
Information Desk
- Located near the main entrance
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- The station has a main concourse with ticketing facilities and waiting areas, with platforms accessible via lifts and stairs.
Public transport options for Cheltenham Spa
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
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