The average train between Cheltenham and Pencoed takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Cheltenham to Pencoed. 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 Pencoed. 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 Pencoed at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Pencoed. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Pencoed station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Cheltenham to Pencoed train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Pencoed train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Pencoed station.
Book your Cheltenham to Pencoed train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Cheltenham and Pencoed is 106.6 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Pencoed via Cardiff Central in around 1h 55m.