The cheapest and fastest trains from Cheltenham to Poole
Cheapest price
$229
Average price
$229
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 50 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cheltenham to Poole is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cheltenham to Poole will cost around $229 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $229.
Of the 1 trains that leave Cheltenham for Poole on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 132 km distance in an average of 3 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 3 h 50 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cheltenham to Poole
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Poole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €74.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€103 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cheltenham to Poole train times
The table below shows live departures for Cheltenham to Poole trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P08507+ C23555+ L48188 | On time 10:03 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 3h35 | 1:38 PM Poole station (POO) | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
![]() | 4:53 AM Cheltenham | 3h50 | 8:43 AM Poole | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cheltenham to Poole
Distance 82 miles (132 km) |
Average train duration 4h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $90 (€74) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 50m |
First train 04:42 |
Last train 20:09 |
Train companies: Cross Country, first_great_western from Cheltenham to Poole trainsCross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Cheltenham and Poole from $25 (€20). 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 Cheltenham to Poole

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cheltenham to Poole
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Queens Road.
- The Railway Inn
- The Coconut Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.50
- Queens Hotel Cheltenham
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham
- Located near the main entrance
- 300 places, covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has a main concourse with ticketing facilities and waiting areas, with platforms accessible via lifts and stairs.
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:35 - 10:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Bournemouth: Station Road opposite The Avocet pub To Poole: Station Road outside The Avocet pub
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 18:00 Sunday 09:00 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is level access to both sides of the station by ramps. Interchange between platforms is via a ramped underpass at the London end of the platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall and in the Waiting Room on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Main Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt, off Serpentine Road
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