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Bournemouth to Cheltenham Spa trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Cheltenham Spa takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Cheltenham Spa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 48m
Duration
160 mi
Distance
£79
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Reading to Cheltenham Spatrain train London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
3h 47m
£68–114

Bournemouth to Cheltenham Spa train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bournemouth and Cheltenham Spa. 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 Spa at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 47m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 49m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 46m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 1m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 1m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 51m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 1m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 1m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 51m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 1m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 1m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 51m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 1m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 1m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 51m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 56m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 46m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 46m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 49m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Cheltenham Spa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 159.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Cheltenham Spa, England?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Cheltenham Spa via Reading in around 3h 47m.

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