Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Paddington (PAD) train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Paddington (PAD)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 11
Cheapest price on Nov 11
€26
Average ticket price on Nov 11
€74
Fastest journey on Nov 11
1 h 49 m
Average journey duration on Nov 11
1 h 52 m
Trains on Nov 11
36
Distance
139 km
Cheap tickets

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 €74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €26.

Fast trains

On Wed, Nov 11, we found 36 trains from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Paddington (PAD), including 17 direct services.

On Wed, Nov 11 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 Wed, Nov 11 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.

  • Great Western RailwayG15479 · W35187
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayG15480 · G15048
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayY41556 · W34530
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayG15055
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayW35242
    0 transfers

Journey information

Overview: Train from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Paddington (PAD)

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Trains from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €27 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 21:02. The fastest train covers the 86 miles (139 km) distance in 1h 42m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €6
Distance
86 miles (139 km)
Average train duration
1h 55m
Cheapest ticket price
€27
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
1h 42m
First train
4:30 AM
Last train
9:02 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €6

Frequently asked questions about your Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Paddington (PAD) trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Paddington (PAD).

Train ticket prices from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Paddington (PAD) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €27, while the average price is around €61.
The train from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Paddington (PAD) takes 1h 42m and runs 7 per day.
The distance by train from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Paddington (PAD) is 86 miles (139 km).
The first train from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Paddington (PAD) leaves at 4:30 AM.
The last train from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Paddington (PAD) leaves at 9:02 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Paddington (PAD). This service operates 3 times per day, provided by Great Western Railway.

Live departures

Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Paddington (PAD) train times

The table below shows live departures for Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Paddington (PAD) trains for today, Tuesday, November 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Great Western RailwayG15480 · G15048
On time
2:24 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2h17
4:41 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
CrossCountryG01148+Great Western RailwayG15048
On time
2:52 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1h49
4:41 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW35236
On time
3:03 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1h57
5:00 PM London Paddington (PAD)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW35236 · W35237 · W34519
On time
3:03 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
5h04
8:07 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2 transfers
CrossCountryW29882+Great Western RailwayW35194
On time
3:29 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2h15
5:44 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
CrossCountryW29884+Great Western RailwayW35194
Delayed
4:10 PM 3:52 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
1h52
5:44 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW35237
On time
4:03 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1h56
5:59 PM London Paddington (PAD)
0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryG01150+Great Western RailwayW35196
On time
4:31 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2h10
6:41 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW35239
On time
5:03 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1h58
7:01 PM London Paddington (PAD)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW35239+Elizabeth lineC37541 · C37503
On time
5:03 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
3h00
8:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2 transfers
Great Western RailwayC48918 · G15443 · G14910
On time
5:25 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2h12
7:37 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2 transfers
Great Western RailwayV40664 · G15443 · G14910
On time
5:25 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2h12
7:37 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2 transfers
CrossCountryG01154+Great Western RailwayW35200
On time
5:52 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1h52
7:44 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW35241
On time
6:03 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1h56
7:59 PM London Paddington (PAD)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW35241 · W34519
On time
6:03 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2h04
8:07 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW35242
On time
7:02 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1h59
9:01 PM London Paddington (PAD)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG15055
On time
8:02 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2h05
10:07 PM London Paddington (PAD)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW35247
On time
9:02 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1h59
11:01 PM London Paddington (PAD)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayY41556 · W34530
On time
10:16 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2h23
12:39 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
Wednesday, November 11
Great Western RailwayC48130 · W34456+Transport for WalesAW9497004:30 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2h27
6:57 AM London Paddington (PAD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW352175:53 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2h04
7:57 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG15469 · W351666:14 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2h37
8:51 AM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG150536:48 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2h07
8:55 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryG01130+Great Western RailwayW351697:29 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2h15
9:44 AM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayC48907 · W352217:36 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2h23
9:59 AM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW352217:55 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2h04
9:59 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryG01131+Great Western RailwayG150418:01 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2h14
10:15 AM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
CrossCountryW29847+Great Western RailwayG150428:29 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2h08
10:37 AM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW352239:03 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1h56
10:59 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryW29851+Great Western RailwayG150439:32 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2h14
11:46 AM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW3522510:03 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1h56
11:59 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryG01138+Great Western RailwayG1504410:29 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2h20
12:49 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW3522711:03 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1h56
12:59 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW3522711:03 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1h58
1:01 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryG01144+Great Western RailwayW3518211:29 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2h16
1:45 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW3522912:03 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1h56
1:59 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryW29866+Great Western RailwayG1504712:35 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2h09
2:44 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW352311:03 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1h56
2:59 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG15479 · W351871:23 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
2h21
3:44 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
CrossCountryW29873+Great Western RailwayW351871:52 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1h52
3:44 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG150542:03 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1h55
3:58 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect

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Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway Duration
1h 42m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
€27
Great Western Railway frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and London Paddington (PAD)

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

Yes, there is a high-speed train from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Paddington (PAD).
Yes, there is a night train from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Paddington (PAD).
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.

FAQs: Trains from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Paddington (PAD)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 London Paddington (PAD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Yes, you can take the train from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Paddington (PAD).

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Paddington (PAD)

Most Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to London Paddington (PAD) trains use the Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington station pair. Use this guide to compare Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and London Paddington (PAD) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Cheltenham
Arrival train stations in London
Cheltenham SpaCheltenham Spa Railway Station, Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NP, United Kingdom+44 345 165 2030WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Cheltenham Spa from Cheltenham city centre

Cheltenham Spa is 1 km from Cheltenham city centre. Public transport options include:

BusD, E, G · 7m · €4 · every ~25 min
M1 · 8m

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.

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