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Cheltenham Spa to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham Spa and Bournemouth takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham Spa to Bournemouth. 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 27m
Duration
160 mi
Distance
£82
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Readingtrain train Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 41m
£66–113

Cheltenham Spa to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Cheltenham Spa and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham Spa is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 13m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 21m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 25m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 19m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 21m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 25m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 19m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 21m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 25m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 19m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 21m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 25m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 19m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 24m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 16m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 10m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 40m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 159.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Bournemouth via Reading in around 3h 41m.

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