The average train between Bath and Cheltenham takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is an hourly train service from Bath to Cheltenham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bath and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Bath is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 10:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bath to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
Bath to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.
Bath to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Bath to Cheltenham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Bath and Cheltenham is 61.5 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a train from Bath Spa to Cheltenham Spa via Bristol Temple Meads in around 1h 8m.