The average train between Cheltenham and Pau takes 21h 35m and the fastest train takes 20h 28m. There is at least one train per day from Cheltenham to Pau. 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 once daily between Cheltenham and Pau. The earliest departure is at 12:03 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Pau at 6:30 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 21h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Pau. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Pau station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 35m.
Cheltenham to Pau train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Pau train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Pau station.
Book your Cheltenham to Pau train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cheltenham and Pau is 963.7 km. The road distance is 1,498 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Pau via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Marne La Vallee Chessy, and Massy Tgv in around 12h 48m.