The average train between Poole and Cheltenham takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Cheltenham. 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 Poole and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Poole to Cheltenham? 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 Poole to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Poole to Cheltenham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Cheltenham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Poole to Cheltenham train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Poole and Cheltenham is 132 km. The road distance is 250 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Cheltenham Spa via Southampton Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 5m.