The average train between Cardiff and Cheltenham takes 1h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:25 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Cheltenham station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.
Cardiff to Cheltenham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Cheltenham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Cardiff to Cheltenham train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Cardiff and Cheltenham is 89.1 km. The road distance is 101 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly.