The cheapest and fastest trains from Surbiton to Cheltenham
Cheapest price
£124
Average price
£126
Fastest journey
3 h 8 m
Average duration
3 h 50 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Surbiton to Cheltenham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Surbiton to Cheltenham will cost around £126 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £124.
Of the 5 trains that leave Surbiton for Cheltenham every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 136 km distance in an average of 3 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 22 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 Surbiton to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Surbiton to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 136 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£89 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 5m Average total duration 16h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Surbiton to Cheltenham train times
The table below shows live departures for Surbiton to Cheltenham trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:31 Surbiton | 3h08 | 07:39 Cheltenham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:57 Surbiton | 3h33 | 08:30 Cheltenham | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 03:10 Surbiton | 4h22 | 07:32 Cheltenham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 03:19 Surbiton | 4h13 | 07:32 Cheltenham | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Surbiton to Cheltenham
Trains from Surbiton to Cheltenham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 20:23. The fastest train covers the 136 km distance in 3h 8m.
Distance 136 km |
Average train duration 3h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 8m |
First train 04:40 |
Last train 20:23 |
FAQs: Surbiton to Cheltenham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Surbiton 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 Surbiton and Cheltenham
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Surbiton Hill Park Road/Chiltern Drive by Public House. To Tolworth: Bus Stop A To Surbiton: Bus Stop B
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 21:45 Saturday 06:20 - 21:30 Sunday 07:20 - 21:30
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B station - This station has step-free access from the main entrance to all platforms via lifts. There is no step-free access from the rear (South Bank) entrance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on all the platforms. The National key toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt off Victoria road
- 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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