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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
Cheapest price on 06 Sept
£45
Average ticket price on 06 Sept
£60
Fastest journey on 06 Sept
3 h 29 m
Average journey duration on 06 Sept
3 h 42 m
Trains on 06 Sept
13
Distance
157 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
To travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) you need to make at least 2 changes.
C01227 · C48941+
Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+
C822539:154h04Gatwick Airport (GTW)13:19Cheltenham Spa (CNM)£451One-way3 changes- Y15294 · C33268+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+
C829738:453h39Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:24Cheltenham Spa (CNM)£451One-way3 changes - C33025 · C48942+C82963+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington6:204h03Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:23Cheltenham Spa (CNM)£451One-way3 changes
- W34677 · C33266+C82967+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington7:203h56Gatwick Airport (GTW)11:16Cheltenham Spa (CNM)£451One-way3 changes
- C33161 · Y15294 · C332688:553h29Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:24Cheltenham Spa (CNM)£491One-way2 changes
- C33161 · Y15294 · C332688:553h29Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:24Cheltenham Spa (CNM)£491One-way2 changes
- Y15294 · C33268+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+C829738:453h39Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:24Cheltenham Spa (CNM)£451One-way3 changes
- C33162 · C01227+
W297829:263h42Gatwick Airport (GTW)13:08Cheltenham Spa (CNM)£741One-way2 changes - C33163 · C06026+G008719:553h43Gatwick Airport (GTW)13:38Cheltenham Spa (CNM)£741One-way2 changes
- W34677 · C33266+C82967+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington7:203h56Gatwick Airport (GTW)11:16Cheltenham Spa (CNM)£451One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £57.
Distance: 157 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£57 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £33 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM):
A coach is £42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) costing on average £57.
Other travel options to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 40m.
Tickets start at around £57 compared to roughly £33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-24.29. The journey takes 2h 53m versus 2h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) trains for today, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42373 · W35062 | On time 6:15 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h16 | 9:31 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 change | |
W34609+ C02734+ C38364+G00853 | Delayed 6:38 6:16Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h22 | 9:38 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 3 changes | |
| C42374 · C42281 | On time 6:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h32 | 10:31 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 change | |
| C42281+C02658+C37347 | Delayed 7:23 7:06Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h25 | 10:31 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:11, the last at 12:16. The fastest train covers the 157 km distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 157 km |
Average train duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 4:11 |
Last train 12:16 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Thameslink from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) trainsGreat Western Railway, Thameslink trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM) from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) 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 Cheltenham Spa (CNM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
Most Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) trains use the London Paddington to Cheltenham Spa station pair. Use this guide to compare Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cheltenham Spa from Cheltenham city centre
Cheltenham Spa is 1 km from Cheltenham city centre. Public transport options include:
Cheltenham Spa train station facilities and services
Cheltenham Spa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Railway Inn, The Coconut Tree
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cheltenham Spa. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Cheltenham Spa. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cheltenham Spa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cheltenham Spa: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cheltenham Spa: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Queens Hotel Cheltenham, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham, Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham.
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