The average train between Cheltenham and Bath takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 58 min. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Bath. 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 Cheltenham and Bath. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Bath at 5:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Bath. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Bath station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Cheltenham to Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bath Spa station.
Book your Cheltenham to Bath train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cheltenham and Bath is 61.5 km. The road distance is 90 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Bath Spa via Bristol Temple Meads in around 58 min.