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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
- Cheapest price on Nov 02
- DKK 160
- Average ticket price on Nov 02
- DKK 213
- Fastest journey on Nov 02
- 1 h 6 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 02
- 1 h 10 m
- Trains on Nov 02
- 57
- Distance
- 88 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) will cost around DKK 213 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only DKK 160.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 57 trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM), including 28 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct trains cover the 88 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest trains will take 1 h 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Y619739:10 AM 1h17 Cardiff Central (CDF) 10:27 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) DKK 160 1 One-way 0 transfers- Y61994
10:10 AM 1h16 Cardiff Central (CDF) 11:26 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) DKK 160 1 One-way 0 transfers - Y63482
9:09 PM 1h18 Cardiff Central (CDF) 10:27 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) DKK 160 1 One-way 0 transfers 
W35437 · Y418288:18 PM 1h43 Cardiff Central (CDF) 10:01 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) DKK 164 1 One-way 1 transfer- Y61953
7:10 AM 1h17 Cardiff Central (CDF) 8:27 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) DKK 176 1 One-way 0 transfers
G009318:45 PM 1h06 Cardiff Central (CDF) 9:51 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) DKK 177 1 One-way 0 transfers- G00900
11:45 AM 1h09 Cardiff Central (CDF) 12:54 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) DKK 177 1 One-way 0 transfers - G66837
5:45 PM 1h09 Cardiff Central (CDF) 6:54 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) DKK 177 1 One-way 0 transfers - G01067
9:45 AM 1h12 Cardiff Central (CDF) 10:57 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) DKK 192 1 One-way 0 transfers - G00938
7:45 AM 1h12 Cardiff Central (CDF) 8:57 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) DKK 177 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
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Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) run on average 48 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at DKK 56 but you can travel from only DKK 44 by bus.
There are 27 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 21:39. The fastest train covers the 54 miles (88 km) distance in 59m.
Distance 54 miles (88 km) |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price DKK 56 |
Trains per day 48 |
Direct trains 27 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 6:10 AM |
Last train 9:39 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
Live departures
Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) trains for tomorrow, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W35431 · Y41768 | 5:07 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h15 | 7:22 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| W35160+G66987 | 5:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h19 | 7:12 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| W45135 | 6:10 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h19 | 7:29 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15040+G66716 | 6:24 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h14 | 7:38 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| W35166+G01060 | 6:51 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h19 | 8:10 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| Y61953 | 7:10 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h17 | 8:27 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35167+G66721 | 7:23 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h16 | 8:39 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| G00938 | 7:45 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h12 | 8:57 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35169+G01062 | 7:49 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h21 | 9:10 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| G39598 | 8:10 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h16 | 9:26 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15041+G00854 | 8:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h21 | 9:39 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| G66712 | 8:45 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h13 | 9:58 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y61973 | 9:10 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h17 | 10:27 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35432+G66730 | 9:19 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h19 | 10:38 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| G01067 | 9:45 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h12 | 10:57 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15043+G00869_G01067 | 9:49 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h21 | 11:10 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| Y61994 | 10:10 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h16 | 11:26 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35178+G66735 | 10:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h20 | 11:38 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| G00941 | 10:45 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h13 | 11:58 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15044+G01069 | On time 10:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h21 | 12:11 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| Y61971 | 11:10 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h17 | 12:27 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15045+G00865 | 11:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h20 | 12:38 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| G00900 | 11:45 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h09 | 12:54 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35182+G01073 | 11:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h20 | 1:10 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| Y62071 | 12:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h17 | 1:27 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15046+G00872 | 12:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h20 | 1:38 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| G00947 | 12:45 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h13 | 1:58 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15047+G01075 | 12:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h20 | 2:10 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| Y62070 | 1:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h17 | 2:27 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35434+G00876 | 1:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h20 | 2:38 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| G00905 | 1:45 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h13 | 2:58 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35187+G01080 | 1:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h20 | 3:10 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| W44760 | 2:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h16 | 3:26 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35188+G00883 | 2:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h20 | 3:38 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| G00946 | 2:45 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h13 | 3:58 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15048+G01082 | 2:54 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h16 | 4:10 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| Y62022 | 3:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h17 | 4:27 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15049+G00888 | 3:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h20 | 4:38 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| W35194+G01083 | 3:54 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h16 | 5:10 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| G39633 | 4:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h17 | 5:27 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35435+G00894 | 4:21 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h17 | 5:38 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| G00921 | 4:45 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h13 | 5:58 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35196+G00723 | 4:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h21 | 6:11 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| Y61680 | 5:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h17 | 6:27 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35198+G66779 | 5:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h20 | 6:38 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| G66837 | 5:45 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h09 | 6:54 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35200+G00730 | 5:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h20 | 7:10 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| G39639 | 6:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h17 | 7:27 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00908+G15050 | 6:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h24 | 7:42 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| G66813 | 6:45 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h13 | 7:58 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G39644 | 7:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h17 | 8:27 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G66815 | 7:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h15 | 9:05 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35437 · Y41828 | 8:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h43 | 10:01 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
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Popular train stations from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
Most Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) trains use the Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff Central (CDF) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Getting to Cheltenham Spa from Cheltenham city centre
Cheltenham Spa is 1 km from Cheltenham city centre. Public transport options include:
Cheltenham Spa train station facilities and services
Cheltenham Spa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Railway Inn, The Coconut Tree
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cheltenham Spa. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Cheltenham Spa. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cheltenham Spa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cheltenham Spa: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cheltenham Spa: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Queens Hotel Cheltenham, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham, Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham.
Most popular train connections from Cardiff Central (CDF)
Most popular trains to and from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and Cardiff Central (CDF)
Most popular train connections to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
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