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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Rugby to Cheltenham
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
1 h 46 m
Average duration
1 h 46 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rugby to Cheltenham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rugby to Cheltenham will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 1 trains that leave Rugby for Cheltenham every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 77 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 46 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Rugby to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rugby to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £43, and a coach costs an average of £58.
Distance: 77 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£48 Average Price Cheapest | £58 Average Price |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Rugby to Cheltenham train times
The table below shows live departures for Rugby to Cheltenham trains for tomorrow, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:38 Rugby | 1h46 | 06:24 Cheltenham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rugby to Cheltenham
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Trains from Rugby to Cheltenham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 77 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 77 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 05:25 |
Last train 21:07 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Rugby to Cheltenham trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Rugby and Cheltenham from £43. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Rugby to Cheltenham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rugby 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rugby and Cheltenham
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:50
- Car Park: Station Car Park 3 - Mill Road (Multi-Story)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Steep ramp from entrance to platforms, staff are available to help.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 5 and at the front of the station; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 64 cycle spaces on Platform 2, 64 cycle spaces on Platform 4, a further 12 stands on the North end of Platform 2/4 and 16 cycle spaces outside Car Park 3 (Mutli-Story) a total of 156 spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station,out towards the right hand side near to the short stay car park by the bus garage.
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
Luggage Carts
- 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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