London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)

Showing times and prices for 06 Jul

Cheapest price

£40

Average price

£67

Fastest journey

1 h 57 m

Average duration

1 h 58 m

Trains per day

19

Distance

139 km

Cheap tickets

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 £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.

Fast trains

Of the 19 trains that leave London Paddington (PAD) for Cheltenham Spa (CNM) every day 16 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 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 57 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 59 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 RailwayW35087
    21:312h00
    London Paddington (PAD)
    23:31Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
    £401One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayW35086
    20:342h00
    London Paddington (PAD)
    22:34Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
    £401One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayG14974 · Y80574
    22:282h15
    London Paddington (PAD)
    0:43Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
    £401One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western RailwayW35069
    11:321h59
    London Paddington (PAD)
    13:31Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
    £431One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayW35071
    12:321h59
    London Paddington (PAD)
    14:31Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
    £431One-way
    0 changes

Travel 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 £24.

Distance: 139 km

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Coach

£51

Average Price

£14

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2h 36m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 6m

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Additional time*

3h 44m

Average total duration

3h 14m

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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, Sunday 5 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayC33025 · C48942
On time
7:59 London Paddington (PAD)
2h24
10:23 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1 change
Great Western RailwayC50048+CrossCountryW29776
On time
8:33 London Paddington (PAD)
2h35
11:08 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1 change
Great Western RailwayW34677 · C33266
On time
9:00 London Paddington (PAD)
2h16
11:16 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1 change
Great Western RailwayC01228+CrossCountryG01071
On time
9:35 London Paddington (PAD)
2h34
12:09 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1 change
Great Western RailwayY15294 · C33268
On time
10:13 London Paddington (PAD)
2h11
12:24 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1 change
Great Western RailwayC01227+CrossCountryW29782
On time
10:45 London Paddington (PAD)
2h23
13:08 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1 change
Great Western RailwayC06026 · C48941
On time
11:13 London Paddington (PAD)
2h06
13:19 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1 change
Great Western RailwayC01226+CrossCountryG00871
On time
11:45 London Paddington (PAD)
1h53
13:38 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1 change
Great Western RailwayC33157 · C3327112:13 London Paddington (PAD)
2h18
14:31 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)1 change
Great Western RailwayC50047+CrossCountryG00878
On time
12:45 London Paddington (PAD)
1h53
14:38 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1 change
Great Western RailwayC50047 · C33251
On time
12:45 London Paddington (PAD)
3h06
15:51 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1 change
Great Western RailwayC05994 · C33273+Transport for WalesY61969
On time
13:12 London Paddington (PAD)
2h32
15:44 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayC00840+CrossCountryG00884
On time
13:45 London Paddington (PAD)
1h53
15:38 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1 change
Great Western RailwayC50046 · C48940
On time
14:13 London Paddington (PAD)
2h16
16:29 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1 change
Great Western RailwayC50040+CrossCountryG00940
On time
14:45 London Paddington (PAD)
1h53
16:38 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1 change
Great Western RailwayC50040+CrossCountryW29795
On time
14:45 London Paddington (PAD)
2h23
17:08 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1 change
Great Western RailwayC05995 · C48939
On time
15:13 London Paddington (PAD)
2h15
17:28 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1 change
Great Western RailwayC50042+CrossCountryG00724
On time
15:45 London Paddington (PAD)
2h23
18:08 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1 change
Great Western RailwayC06027 · C48938
On time
16:13 London Paddington (PAD)
2h15
18:28 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1 change
Great Western RailwayC50043+CrossCountryG66777
On time
16:45 London Paddington (PAD)
1h53
18:38 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1 change
Great Western RailwayC50043+CrossCountryG00731
On time
16:45 London Paddington (PAD)
2h23
19:08 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1 change
Great Western RailwayW35088
On time
17:33 London Paddington (PAD)
1h56
19:29 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34659+CrossCountryG00907
On time
17:45 London Paddington (PAD)
1h53
19:38 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1 change
Great Western RailwayW34659+CrossCountryG00734
On time
17:45 London Paddington (PAD)
2h23
20:08 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1 change
Great Western RailwayC33046 · C48937
On time
18:13 London Paddington (PAD)
2h16
20:29 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1 change
Great Western RailwayC50045+CrossCountryG66806
On time
18:45 London Paddington (PAD)
1h54
20:39 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1 change
Great Western RailwayC50045+CrossCountryG66550
On time
18:45 London Paddington (PAD)
2h24
21:09 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1 change
Great Western RailwayC33048 · C48936
On time
19:13 London Paddington (PAD)
2h12
21:25 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1 change
Great Western RailwayW34734 · C48935
On time
20:30 London Paddington (PAD)
2h03
22:33 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1 change
Great Western RailwayC01225+CrossCountryG66810
On time
20:45 London Paddington (PAD)
2h02
22:47 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1 change
Great Western RailwayW34742 · Y80570
On time
22:15 London Paddington (PAD)
1h55
0:10 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1 change
Monday 6 July
Great Western RailwayW34663 · W350595:23 London Paddington (PAD)
2h10
7:33 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)1 change
Great Western RailwayW350606:30 London Paddington (PAD)
2h02
8:32 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayV96304 · G153836:48 London Paddington (PAD)
2h14
9:02 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)1 change
Great Western RailwayW350617:31 London Paddington (PAD)
1h59
9:30 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect

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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)

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Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:23, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 139 km distance in 1h 55m.

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 £6
Distance
139 km
Average train duration
2h 6m
Cheapest ticket price
£24
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
1h 55m
First train
4:23
Last train
22:30
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
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 £6

Train companies: Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway (GWR) from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) trainsGreat Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway (GWR) 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.

Great Western Railway

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
1h 55m
Cheapest Price
£24
Great Western Railway 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

Avanti West Coast

About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Avanti West Coast frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 49m
Cheapest Price
£90
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
16 a day

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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £24, while the average price tends to be around £51.
The train journey from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) covers a distance of 139 km and takes approximately 1h 55m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) is 139 km.
The first train from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) leaves at 4:23.
The last train from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) departs at 22:30.
Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
Yes, there is a direct train between London Paddington (PAD) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM). The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
To get from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
The cheapest way to get from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) is by coach, costing approximately £6.
Booking trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) 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 Paddington to Cheltenham Spa offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through the picturesque Cotswolds countryside, known for its rolling hills, charming villages, and historic landmarks.
Yes, you can do a day trip from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spa. The journey takes 1h 55m each way and trains run 5 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in London Paddington (PAD) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM)

Most London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) trains use the London Paddington to Cheltenham Spa station pair. Use this guide to compare London Paddington (PAD) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Cheltenham
London PaddingtonPraed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1HQ, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to London Paddington from London city centre

TrainElizabeth · 7m · £2 · every ~21 min
BusN118, N18 · 21m · £4 · every ~6 min
36 · 31m · £21 · every ~29 min
N205 · 32m · £4 · every ~2 min
46 · 1h 22m · £2 · every ~19 min
SubwayBakerloo · 12m · £4 · every ~65 min

London Paddington train station facilities and services

London Paddington has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: 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

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located next to the ticket office.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open 24/7. Information desks are located near Platform 1.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11. . Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at London Paddington: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at London Paddington: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at London Paddington: Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hilton London Paddington, Mercure London Paddington Hotel, The Pilgrm.

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