- Must visit
The National Gallery
World-famous art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from the 13th to early 20th centuries. Essential for European painting and one of London's top cultural sites.
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$84
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Paddington (PAD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Paddington (PAD) will cost around $84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 32 trains that leave Cheltenham Spa (CNM) for London Paddington (PAD) on Mon, Jun 22, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 139 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 1 h 55 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.
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G15054Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 86 miles (139 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Paddington (PAD):
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Paddington (PAD) costing on average $59 (€49).
Other travel options to London Paddington (PAD) take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 11m.
You'll arrive about 30m sooner (1h 59m by train vs 2h 29m by car). Tickets start at around $59 (€49) compared to roughly $52 (€42) 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 Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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.
The table below shows live departures for Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Paddington (PAD) trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C48969 · C00165 | Delayed 9:28 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2h00 | 10:29 AM 10:29 AMLondon Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
C48969 · C00165 | On time 9:28 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2h01 | 11:29 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G01136+ C00123 | On time 10:10 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h59 | 12:09 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
C33106 | On time 10:47 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h57 | 12:44 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01142+ C50037 | On time 11:10 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h59 | 1:09 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
C48973 · W35438 | On time 11:55 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2h14 | 2:09 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G01145+ W35438 | On time 12:10 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h59 | 2:09 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
C48972 · W35439 | On time 1:00 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2h09 | 3:09 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
C48964 · C32966 | On time 2:00 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h59 | 3:59 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
W29875+ W35440 | On time 2:29 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2h00 | 4:29 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
C05790 · C06182 | On time 3:00 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2h01 | 5:01 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
W29883+ W34504 | On time 3:26 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2h33 | 5:59 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
C48965 · C00125 | On time 4:01 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2h08 | 6:09 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
W29887+ W35233 | On time 4:29 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2h21 | 6:50 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
C05871 · C06186 | On time 5:00 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2h02 | 7:02 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
W29894+ C05987 | On time 5:26 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2h27 | 7:53 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
C48966 · W35246 | On time 6:00 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2h09 | 8:09 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
C48967 · C05990 | On time 7:00 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2h09 | 9:09 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
C48963 · W35446 | On time 8:00 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2h14 | 10:14 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
C48968 · W35250 | On time 9:00 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2h27 | 11:27 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
C48970 · C00843 | On time 10:00 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2h15 | 12:15 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
W35217 | 5:53 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2h04 | 7:57 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15469 · W35166 | 6:14 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2h37 | 8:51 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G15053 | 6:48 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2h07 | 8:55 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01130+ W35169 | 7:29 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2h15 | 9:44 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
W35221 | 7:55 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2h04 | 9:59 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01131+ G15041 | 8:01 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2h13 | 10:14 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
W29847+ G15042 | 8:29 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2h07 | 10:36 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 22:16. The fastest train covers the 86 miles (139 km) distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 86 miles (139 km) |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 5:14 AM |
Last train 10:16 PM |
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Discover the best of London Paddington — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect London Paddington trip today.
World-famous art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from the 13th to early 20th centuries. Essential for European painting and one of London's top cultural sites.
National museum in Hertford House with outstanding French 18th-century art, armor, and decorative arts. A refined, centrally located collection popular with both locals and visitors.
Major contemporary gallery in a former tea pavilion in Kensington Gardens, noted for ambitious exhibitions and the annual architecture pavilion program.
Picturesque canal area with waterside walks, houseboats, and junction views where the Regent's Canal meets the Grand Union Canal. One of the prettiest local areas near Paddington.
One of London's great royal parks, ideal for long walks, lakeside views, and major landmarks. Essential open space close to Paddington.
Elegant royal park adjoining Hyde Park, home to broad avenues, statues, and palace grounds. A classic West London walking area.
A classic plate of eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, and toast. It is one of London's most familiar traditional meals.
Battered white fish with chips, often served with mushy peas and tartare sauce. It is a long-standing British comfort food found across London.
Roast meat with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, gravy, and Yorkshire pudding. It is a beloved British pub tradition, especially on Sundays.
A respected Paddington venue with a restaurant and bar, offering modern British cooking in a refined, club-like atmosphere.
A well-known traditional pub near Paddington Station serving British classics, ales, and Sunday roasts in a historic setting.
A long-established Paddington pub popular for hearty British fare, fish and chips, pies, and a relaxed local atmosphere.
London Paddington is expensive for most visitors. Hotels, dining, and transport cost more than in many UK cities.
Service charge of 12.5% is often added in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12%. No tip needed for pubs. Round up taxis or add about 10%. Hotel porters: GBP 1-2 per bag.
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