The average train between Bournemouth and Cheltenham takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. 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 hourly between Bournemouth and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Cheltenham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Bournemouth to Cheltenham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Cheltenham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Bournemouth to Cheltenham train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Bournemouth and Cheltenham is 131.9 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Cheltenham Spa via Southampton Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 47m.