The average train between Cheltenham and Pirbright takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Pirbright. 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 Pirbright. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Pirbright at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Pirbright? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Pirbright. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Pirbright station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Cheltenham to Pirbright train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Pirbright train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Cheltenham to Pirbright train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Cheltenham and Pirbright is 120 km. The road distance is 192 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 1h 30m.