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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Cheltenham
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
1 h 59 m
Average duration
1 h 59 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Cheltenham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Cheltenham will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 1 trains that leave Leicester for Cheltenham on Mon, May 25, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct trains cover the 105 km distance in an average of 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 59 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest trains will take 1 h 59 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.
8:15 AM1h59Leicester10:14 AMCheltenham$491One-way0 transfers
- 8:15 AM1h59Leicester10:14 AMCheltenham$491One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Leicester to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m 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 Leicester to Cheltenham:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Cheltenham costing on average $46 (€37).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 21m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (1h 37m by train vs 1h 52m by car). Tickets start at around $46 (€37) compared to roughly $28 (€23) 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.
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
Leicester to Cheltenham train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Cheltenham trains for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:18 AM Leicester | 2h32 | 12:50 PM Cheltenham | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:20 PM Leicester | 2h01 | 2:21 PM Cheltenham | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:20 PM Leicester | 2h01 | 3:21 PM Cheltenham | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Cheltenham
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Trains from Leicester to Cheltenham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 21:17. The fastest train covers the 65 miles (105 km) distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 65 miles (105 km) |
Average train duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 5:45 AM |
Last train 9:17 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Leicester to Cheltenham trainsCrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Leicester and Cheltenham from $10 (€8). 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 Leicester to Cheltenham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Cheltenham 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Leicester to Cheltenham
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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LockersParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
Luggage Carts
- 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
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