The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
3 h 32 m
Average duration
3 h 39 m
Trains per day
8
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 £66 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 3 changes.
C37069+
C33157 · C33271+
W4577910:523h39Gatwick Airport (GTW)14:31Cheltenham Spa (CNM)£451One-way3 changes
C37354+
C01227 · C33268+
W457478:523h32Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:24Cheltenham Spa (CNM)£451One-way3 changes
C37032+
C06026 · C48941+
W457429:523h35Gatwick Airport (GTW)13:27Cheltenham Spa (CNM)£451One-way3 changes
Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+
W34793 · C48942+
C829656:503h34Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:24Cheltenham Spa (CNM)£451One-way3 changes
GW312000 · C33159 · C33025 · C489425:205h04Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:24Cheltenham Spa (CNM)£741One-way3 changes
C37354+
C01227 · C33268+
W457478:523h32Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:24Cheltenham Spa (CNM)£451One-way3 changes
Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+
W34793 · C48942+
C829656:503h34Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:24Cheltenham Spa (CNM)£451One-way3 changes
C37032+
C06026 · C48941+
W457429:523h35Gatwick Airport (GTW)13:27Cheltenham Spa (CNM)£451One-way3 changes
C37069+
C33157 · C33271+
W4577910:523h39Gatwick Airport (GTW)14:31Cheltenham Spa (CNM)£451One-way3 changes
GW364300 · C33160 · C01228 · C332667:403h56Gatwick Airport (GTW)11:36Cheltenham Spa (CNM)£741One-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 prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 157 km
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£76 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m 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 today, Saturday 6 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34605 · Y80569+ C37304+ W45514 | Delayed 5:12 4:20Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h10 | 8:30 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 3 changes | |
C42372 · W35062 | On time 5:24 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h07 | 9:31 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 change | |
C42373 · W35062 | On time 6:15 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h16 | 9:31 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 change | |
W35062+ C02734+ C38364 | Delayed 6:32 6:16Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h15 | 9:31 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2 changes | |
C42374 · C42281 | On time 6:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h32 | 10:31 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 change | |
C42281+ C38435+ W45714 | Delayed 7:32 7:16Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h15 | 10:31 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2 changes | |
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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 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:11, the last at 17:19. The fastest train covers the 157 km distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 157 km |
Average train duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 4:11 |
Last train 17:19 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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 £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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