Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)

Showing times and prices for 22 Jun

Cheapest price

£44

Average price

£66

Fastest journey

3 h 24 m

Average duration

4 h 4 m

Trains per day

Distance

157 km

Cheap tickets

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 £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for Cheltenham Spa (CNM) 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 157 km distance in an average of 4 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 24 m .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 43 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.

16:063h24

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

19:30Cheltenham Spa (CNM)

£441One-way

0 changes

05:504h43

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

10:33Cheltenham Spa (CNM)

£891One-way

0 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 prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 54m.

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£100 Average Price	£31 Average Price Cheapest
4h 24m average duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	11h 7m average duration 10h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
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Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)

United Kingdom

Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £22

Distance

157 km

Average train duration

3h 54m

Cheapest ticket price

£32

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 9m

First train

04:11

Last train

16:06

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £22

Train companies: Great Western Rail, Southern and Thameslink trains Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)

You can travel by train between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM) with Great Western Rail, Southern and Thameslink for as low as £22. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

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.

Great Western Rail from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 2 min
Cheapest Price: £22

Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.

Southern from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 2 min
Cheapest Price: £184
Southern frequency: 4 a day

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Train information from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) with Thameslink:

Average Duration: 2 h 52 min
Cheapest Price: £191
Thameslink frequency: 9 a day

FAQs: Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM).

Cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) can start from as little as £23 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) is £92; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) is 3 h 9 min to travel the 97 mile long route, with around there are 10 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) leaves at 04: 11. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) leaves at 20: 02.

There are 10 trains a day from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) which require at least one change with Great Western Rail or Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM), you can count on Great Western Rail or Thameslink for the best way to get you to Cheltenham Spa (CNM). You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 02.

A trip to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) from Gatwick Airport (GTW) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 9 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) by train is December.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) including taking a train or coach.