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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
Cheapest price on Sep 18
lei76
Average ticket price on Sep 18
lei122
Fastest journey on Sep 18
1 h 6 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
1 h 9 m
Trains on Sep 18
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 lei122 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only lei76.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 57 trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM), including 31 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 88 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 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.
G395988:10 AM1h16Cardiff Central (CDF)9:26 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)lei761One-way0 transfers- Y619537:10 AM1h17Cardiff Central (CDF)8:27 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)lei761One-way0 transfers
- Y6197111:10 AM1h17Cardiff Central (CDF)12:27 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)lei761One-way0 transfers
- Y619739:10 AM1h17Cardiff Central (CDF)10:27 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)lei761One-way0 transfers
- W451356:10 AM1h19Cardiff Central (CDF)7:29 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)lei761One-way0 transfers
G009318:45 PM1h06Cardiff Central (CDF)9:51 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)lei801One-way0 transfers- G0090011:45 AM1h09Cardiff Central (CDF)12:54 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)lei801One-way0 transfers
- G667973:45 PM1h09Cardiff Central (CDF)4:54 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)lei801One-way0 transfers
- G668375:45 PM1h09Cardiff Central (CDF)6:54 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)lei801One-way0 transfers
- G009387:45 AM1h12Cardiff Central (CDF)8:57 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)lei801One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of lei46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of lei46, while a train costs an average of lei116.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
lei116 Average price | lei46 Average price Cheapest | lei113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM):
A bus is lei70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) costing on average lei116.
Other travel options to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (1h 10m by train vs 1h 24m by car). Tickets start at around lei116 compared to roughly lei113 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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 today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G39644 | On time 7:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h17 | 8:27 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G66815 | On time 7:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h15 | 9:05 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00931 | On time 8:45 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h06 | 9:51 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y63482 | On time 9:09 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h18 | 10:27 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15051+G66829 | On time 9:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h35 | 10:55 PM 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 | |
| G00844 | 6:40 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h14 | 7:54 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 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 | 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+G01074 | 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 | |
| G66797 | 3:45 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h09 | 4:54 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 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 | |
| G15050+G00908 | 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 | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) run on average 47 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at lei39 but you can travel from only lei31 by bus.
There are 26 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 20:09. The fastest train covers the 54 miles (88 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 54 miles (88 km) |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price lei39 |
Trains per day 47 |
Direct trains 26 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 6:10 AM |
Last train 8:09 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 |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) trainsGreat Western Railway, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM) from lei31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cheltenham Spa (CNM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
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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