The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
Cheapest price
£86
Average price
£128
Fastest journey
3 h 11 m
Average duration
3 h 16 m
Trains per day
6
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 £128 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £86.
To travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) you need to make at least one change.
G84447+
G23731+
P22755
G84439+
G24829+
P22754
P30630 · P22754
P22874 · P22755
P22874 · P22619+
C75330
P22874 · P22619+
C75330
W60446+
Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+
P22618+
C74903
G84439+
G24829+
P22754
G84447+
G23731+
P22755
P30630 · P22754Travel Information
Compare train, coach and ferry 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 £12. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 157 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry |
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£100 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £20 Average Price |
3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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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 tomorrow, Thursday 5 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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P30630 · P22754 | On time 05:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h31 | 09:30 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 change | |
G84439+ G24829+ P22754 | On time 06:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h14 | 09:30 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2 changes | |
W60446+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+ P22618+ C74903 | On time 06:28 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h11 | 09:39 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 3 changes | |
P22874 · P22619+ C75330 | On time 07:00 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h11 | 10:11 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2 changes | |
P22874 · P22755 | On time 07:00 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h31 | 10:31 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 change | |
G84447+ G23731+ P22755 | On time 07:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h15 | 10:31 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2 changes | |
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Why book with Omio vs Great Western Rail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Rail, but also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink to find the best option for your trip from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink to find the best option for your trip from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and ferry to find the ideal travel option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 18:16. The fastest train covers the 157 km distance in 3h 12m.
Distance 157 km |
Average train duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 05:11 |
Last train 18:16 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Thameslink from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) trainsGreat Western Rail, Thameslink trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM) from £12. 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)
- 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
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