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Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Cheltenham

Showing times and prices for Oct 06

Cheapest

€10

Average

€24

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Cheltenham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

06:10AM1h18

Cardiff Central

07:28AMCheltenham Spa

€101One-way

0 transfers

06:53AM1h20

Cardiff Central

08:13AMCheltenham Spa

€281One-way

1 transfer

05:54AM1h18

Cardiff Central

07:12AMCheltenham Spa

€281One-way

1 transfer

06:23AM1h15

Cardiff Central

07:38AMCheltenham Spa

€281One-way

1 transfer

06:40AM1h14

Cardiff Central

07:54AMCheltenham Spa

€281One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Cardiff to Cheltenham

	Distance	55 miles (88 km)
	Average train ticket price	$31 (€27)
	Train frequency	48 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 25 direct trains a day
	Train providers	Transport for Wales, Cross Country or Great Western Railway

Trains from Cardiff to Cheltenham cover the 55 miles (88 km) long route taking on average 1 h 24 min with our travel partners like Transport for Wales, Cross Country or Great Western Railway. Normally, there are 48 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $1 (€1), but the average price of train tickets is $31 (€27). Travelers depart most frequently from Cardiff Central and arrive in Cheltenham Spa.

Train companies: CrossCountry from Cardiff to Cheltenham trains

Travel between Cardiff and Cheltenham on CrossCountry trains with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train to Cheltenham from Cardiff you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

CrossCountry from Cardiff to Cheltenham train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 11 min
CrossCountry frequency: 15 a day

FAQs: Trains from Cardiff to Cheltenham

FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff to Cheltenham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Cheltenham.

Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Cheltenham can start from as little as $1 (€1) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cardiff to Cheltenham is $31 (€27); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Cardiff to Cheltenham train time is 1 h 24 min covering the 55 mile (88 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cardiff to Cheltenham leaves at 5: 14 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cardiff to Cheltenham leaves at 11: 30 PM.

Yes, there are 25 direct trains a day from Cardiff to Cheltenham with Transport for Wales or Cross Country. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the journey from Cardiff to Cheltenham you can take a train with Transport for Wales, Cross Country or Great Western Railway. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Cardiff to Cheltenham on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 30 PM.

When departing from Cardiff, you have various train station options to start your route from including Cardiff Central, Cardiff (Cathays) and Cardiff (Queen Street). When arriving in Cheltenham, you can end your route in train stations like Cheltenham Spa and Cheltenham, Cheltenham Racecourse (Park&Ride).

Passengers board the train most frequently from Cardiff Central, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Cheltenham Spa, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a train from Cardiff to Cheltenham is April.

Yes, you can take a bus from Cardiff to Cheltenham.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Cardiff

Cheltenham

Cardiff Central is the most popular Cardiff railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Cardiff for your trip to Cheltenham.

Cardiff Central Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Central Square, Cardiff CF10 1EP, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141, +44 3450507080

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 05: 40 - 21: 30 | Sat: 05: 40 - 21: 30 | Sun: 07: 30 - 21: 30

Public transit options for Cardiff Central

Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)

Cardiff (Queen Street) Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Cardiff Queen Street station, Station Terrace, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 4EY

Public transit options for Cardiff (Queen Street)

Onward travel information: Limited service from stop outside station Mondays to Fridays
Location for Rail Replacement Services: For services towards Cardiff Central use the bus stop at the front of the station. For services towards Cathays use the bus stop in front of the shop opposite the station entrance. Please ask a member of station staff if you are unsure of which stop to use.

Cardiff (Cathays) Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

Accessibility

Address

Cathays station, Plas-y-Parc, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3LU

Public transit options for Cardiff (Cathays)

Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is on Park Place
Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stops adjacent to the Cardiff University Students' Union on Park Place

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