The average train between Cheltenham and Cardiff takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Cheltenham to Cardiff. 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 Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:24 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Cardiff station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
Cheltenham to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Cheltenham to Cardiff train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Cheltenham and Cardiff is 89.1 km. The road distance is 101 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly.