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Cheltenham to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Bournemouth takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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.

4h 4m
Duration
150 mi
Distance
£86
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
  2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
3h 46m
£61–128

Cheltenham to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Bournemouth. 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 Bournemouth at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Cheltenham to Bournemouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 149.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Bournemouth via Bristol Temple Meads and Southampton Central in around 3h 46m.

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