The average train between Bournemouth and Cheltenham takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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 every 2 hours between Bournemouth and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Bournemouth to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Bournemouth to Cheltenham train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bournemouth and Cheltenham is 131.9 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Cheltenham Spa via Reading in around 3h 50m.