The cheapest and fastest trains from St Erth to Cheltenham
Cheapest price
£207
Average price
£217
Fastest journey
4 h 24 m
Average duration
4 h 39 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
303 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Erth to Cheltenham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Erth to Cheltenham will cost around £217 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £207.
Of the 5 trains that leave St Erth 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 303 km distance in an average of 4 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 48 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, coach and flight for St Erth to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Erth to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a flight costs an average of £756.
Distance: 303 km
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£101 Average Price | £756 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 50m Average total duration 11h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
St Erth to Cheltenham train times
The table below shows live departures for St Erth to Cheltenham trains for tomorrow, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:36 St Erth | 4h36 | 11:12 Cheltenham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:19 St Erth | 4h53 | 12:12 Cheltenham | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:49 St Erth | 4h49 | 12:38 Cheltenham | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:48 St Erth | 4h24 | 13:12 Cheltenham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:20 St Erth | 4h52 | 14:12 Cheltenham | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Erth to Cheltenham
Trains from St Erth to Cheltenham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:38, the last at 18:52. The fastest train covers the 303 km distance in 4h 47m.
Distance 303 km |
Average train duration 4h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 47m |
First train 05:38 |
Last train 18:52 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from St Erth to Cheltenham trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between St Erth and Cheltenham from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: St Erth to Cheltenham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Erth 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 St Erth and Cheltenham
- Opening hours: Sunday Closed Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 07:15 - 15:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” There is step free access from the station car parks to the platforms. There is no step free access between platforms 1 and 2. There is a stepped footbridge connecting these platforms. For arrivals from Penzance there is level access from the platform and to the St Ives branch platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are 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: Ticket office
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Approach to ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station
- 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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