London Gatwick Airport to Cheltenham train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Cheltenham

Showing times and prices for 02 Dec

Cheapest price

£75

Average price

£83

Fastest journey

3 h 10 m

Average duration

3 h 40 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

155 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Cheltenham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Cheltenham will cost around £83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £75.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for Cheltenham 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 155 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 10 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.

Great Western Rail
08:003h10
London Gatwick Airport
11:10Cheltenham
£751One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
07:224h10
London Gatwick Airport
11:32Cheltenham
£911One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for London Gatwick Airport to Cheltenham

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Cheltenham 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 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £30.

Distance: 155 km

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Coach

£53

Average Price

£19

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Cheapest

3h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 55m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 3m

Average total duration

3h 33m

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Live departures

London Gatwick Airport to Cheltenham train times

The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Cheltenham trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 03:29
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
thameslinkY36841+tfl_railP06782+great_westernP08416
On time
08:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h15
11:31 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		2 changes
great_westernP08608 · P08417
On time
09:00 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h32
12:32 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		1 change
great_westernP08608 · P08240+cross_countryC23665
On time
09:00 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h10
12:10 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		2 changes
southernY28679+assertis_tubeTube from London Victoria to London Paddington+great_westernP08417
On time
09:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h19
12:32 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		2 changes
southernY30418_Y30048+assertis_tubeTube from London Victoria to London Paddington+great_westernP08418
On time
09:22 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
4h09
13:31 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		2 changes
southernY28886+assertis_tubeTube from London Victoria to London Paddington+great_westernP08241+cross_countryC23394
On time
09:26 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h12
12:38 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		3 changes
great_westernP08609 · P08241+cross_countryC23394
On time
09:30 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h08
12:38 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		2 changes
great_westernP08610 · P08418
On time
09:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h32
13:31 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		1 change
thameslinkY36860+tfl_railP08006+great_westernP08418
On time
10:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h15
13:31 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		2 changes
great_westernP08611 · P08243+cross_countryC23401
On time
10:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h09
13:38 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		2 changes
great_westernP08612 · P08244+cross_countryC23671
On time
10:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h11
14:10 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		2 changes
great_westernP08612 · P08419
On time
10:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h32
14:31 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		1 change
thameslinkY36870+tfl_railP08081+great_westernP08419
On time
11:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h15
14:31 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		2 changes
great_westernP08614 · P08246+cross_countryC23675
On time
11:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h11
15:10 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		2 changes
great_westernP08614 · P08420
On time
11:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h32
15:31 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		1 change
thameslinkY36880+tfl_railP08149+great_westernP08420
On time
12:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h15
15:31 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		2 changes
great_westernP08615 · P08247+cross_countryC23413
On time
12:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h09
15:38 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		2 changes
great_westernP08616 · P08248+cross_countryC23678
On time
12:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h11
16:10 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		2 changes
great_westernP08616 · P08421
On time
12:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h32
16:31 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		1 change
thameslinkY36890+tfl_railP07862+great_westernP08421
On time
13:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h15
16:31 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		2 changes
great_westernP08617 · P08249+cross_countryC23418
On time
13:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h09
16:38 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		2 changes

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Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Cheltenham

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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Cheltenham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 07:13, the last at 18:29. The fastest train covers the 155 km distance in 3h 8m.

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 £12
Distance
155 km
Average train duration
2h 55m
Cheapest ticket price
£30
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
3h 8m
First train
07:13
Last train
18:29
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 £12

Train companies: Great Western Rail, Thameslink, Southern from London Gatwick Airport to Cheltenham trainsGreat Western Rail, Thameslink, Southern trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Cheltenham from £12. 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 8m
Cheapest Price
£34
Great Western Rail frequency
6 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
Learn more about Great Western Rail

Thameslink

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 55m
Cheapest Price
£121
Thameslink frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Learn more about Thameslink

Southern

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 2m
Cheapest Price
£116
Southern frequency
6 a day

FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Cheltenham train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Cheltenham 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Cheltenham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £30, while the average price tends to be around £53.
The train journey from London Gatwick Airport to Cheltenham offers scenic views, especially as it traverses the English countryside, passing through areas like the Cotswolds, known for its rolling hills and charming villages.
The cheapest way to get from London Gatwick Airport to Cheltenham is by coach, costing approximately £12.
The train distance from London Gatwick Airport to Cheltenham is 155 km.
A stay of around two to three days in Cheltenham is ideal to enjoy its Regency architecture, explore the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty nearby, and visit attractions such as Pittville Park and the Holst Birthplace Museum.
The last train from London Gatwick Airport to Cheltenham departs at 18:29.
A day trip from London Gatwick Airport to Cheltenham is not feasible as the travel duration is 3h 8m. However, there are 6 trains available per day for this journey.
There is no night train service from London Gatwick Airport to Cheltenham.
In Cheltenham, you can attend the Cheltenham Literature Festival, enjoy a scenic walk or boat ride at Pittville Park, explore art at The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum, and experience horse racing at Cheltenham Racecourse. Discover vibrant cafes and boutique shops in Montpellier District. Key sights include the historic Pittville Pump Room, Sandford Parks Lido, and the Regency architecture of Montpellier District.
Booking trains from London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport to Cheltenham covers a distance of 155 km and takes approximately 3h 8m. Trains run 6 per day.
The first train from London Gatwick Airport to Cheltenham leaves at 7:13.
Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Cheltenham run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London Gatwick Airport to Cheltenham.
Yes, you can take the train from London Gatwick Airport to Cheltenham.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from London Gatwick Airport to Cheltenham.
To get from London Gatwick Airport to Cheltenham, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport and Cheltenham

London
Cheltenham
Cheltenham SpaWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
address
Address
Cheltenham Spa Railway Station, Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NP, United Kingdom
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
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
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
2
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Queens Road.
Dining
Dining
  • The Railway Inn
  • The Coconut Tree
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps.
WC
WC
  • £0.50
Hotel
Hotel
  • Queens Hotel Cheltenham
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham
  • Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located near the main entrance
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 300 places, covered
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located near the main entrance
Luggage Carts
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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