The cheapest and fastest trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£114
Fastest journey
1 h 51 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) 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 London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) will cost around £114 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
Of the 6 trains that leave London Paddington (PAD) 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 139 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 2 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.
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P08413Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 139 km
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2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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P08236+ C23658 | On time 08:18 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h52 | 10:10 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 change | |
P08415 | On time 08:32 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h59 | 10:31 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
P08237+ C23384 | On time 08:48 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h50 | 10:38 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 change | |
P08238+ C23661 | On time 09:18 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h52 | 11:10 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 change | |
P08416 | On time 09:32 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h59 | 11:31 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 changesdirect | |
P08240+ C23665 | On time 10:15 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h55 | 12:10 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 139 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 139 km |
Average train duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 04:52 |
Last train 21:30 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Avanti West Coast, first_great_western from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) trainsGreat Western Rail, Avanti West Coast, first_great_western trains will get you between London Paddington (PAD) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM) from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Paddington (PAD) 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in London Paddington (PAD) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
- 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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