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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Cheltenham
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
2 h 53 m
Average duration
2 h 53 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Cheltenham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Cheltenham will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 1 trains that leave Swansea 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 132 km distance in an average of 2 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 53 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 Swansea to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 132 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£20 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Swansea to Cheltenham train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Cheltenham trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 24 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:33 Swansea | 2h53 | 11:26 Cheltenham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Swansea to Cheltenham trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Transport for Wales?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transport for Wales, but also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, first_great_western or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Swansea to Cheltenham.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, first_great_western or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Swansea to Cheltenham.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Swansea to Cheltenham.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Cheltenham
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Trains from Swansea to Cheltenham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:46, the last at 23:04. The fastest train covers the 132 km distance in 2h 32m.
Distance 132 km |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 32m |
First train 03:46 |
Last train 23:04 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Swansea to Cheltenham trainsTransport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Swansea and Cheltenham from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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CrossCountry
Great Western Rail
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FAQs: Swansea to Cheltenham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea 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 Swansea and Cheltenham
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: on concourse
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information 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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