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

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

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Oct 17

Cheapest price on Oct 17

$50

Average ticket price on Oct 17

$64

Fastest journey on Oct 17

2 h 23 m

Average journey duration on Oct 17

2 h 31 m

Trains on Oct 17

33

Distance

139 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) without transferring at least once.

  • Great Western RailwayW35062 · GW067700
    7:32 AM2h41
    London Paddington (PAD)
    10:13 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
    $501One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayW35076 · GW066300
    2:33 PM2h40
    London Paddington (PAD)
    5:13 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
    $541One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayW35083 · GW101600
    6:28 PM2h30
    London Paddington (PAD)
    8:58 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
    $581One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayW35072 · GW066700
    12:32 PM2h41
    London Paddington (PAD)
    3:13 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
    $581One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayC42281 · GW067500
    8:32 AM2h41
    London Paddington (PAD)
    11:13 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
    $581One-way
    1 transfer

Journey information

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

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Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 but you can travel from only $8 by bus.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:23, the last at 21:28. The fastest train covers the 86 miles (139 km) distance in 1h 35m.

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 $8
Distance
86 miles (139 km)
Average train duration
1h 52m
Cheapest ticket price
$30
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
1h 35m
First train
4:23 AM
Last train
9:28 PM
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
21 days
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 $8

Live departures

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

The table below shows live departures for London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) trains for today, Friday, October 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Great Western RailwayW35067
Delayed
9:32 AM 10:32 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
2h00
11:36 AM 11:36 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)		0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG14969 · W35084+South Western RailwayL80791+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Waterloo
Delayed
6:55 PM 5:42 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
3h51
9:33 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		3 transfers
Great Western RailwayG14942+CrossCountryG00735
On time
5:48 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h22
8:10 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG14943 · Y41825+CrossCountryG66815
On time
6:18 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h47
9:05 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW35082
On time
6:34 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h59
8:33 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW34646+CrossCountryG00928
On time
7:18 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h52
9:10 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW350847:36 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1h57
9:33 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW34648 · Y80571 · Y41828
On time
7:48 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h13
10:01 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW34648 · Y41828
On time
7:48 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h13
10:01 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34648 · Y80571
On time
7:48 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h18
10:06 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW35086
On time
8:34 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h00
10:34 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG14946+CrossCountryG668298:48 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h07
10:55 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW35087
On time
9:31 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h00
11:31 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG14974 · Y80574
On time
10:30 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h13
12:43 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)		1 transfer
Saturday, October 17
Great Western RailwayY15411 · GW0991005:52 AM London Paddington (PAD)
4h08
10:00 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayY15411 · GW0214005:52 AM London Paddington (PAD)
3h53
9:45 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayY15411+CrossCountryXC0761005:52 AM London Paddington (PAD)
3h38
9:30 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayC42184 · Y80569 · GW1040006:00 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h58
8:58 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW34605 · C42461+Transport for WalesAW9527006:48 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h57
9:45 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW35062 · GW0677007:32 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h41
10:13 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34609 · C48894+Transport for WalesAW9524007:48 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h57
10:45 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayC42281 · GW0675008:32 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h41
11:13 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayC42173 · C48895+Transport for WalesAW9523008:48 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h57
11:45 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW35066 · GW0673009:32 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h41
12:13 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34615 · C42464+Transport for WalesAW9518009:48 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h57
12:45 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW35068 · GW06710010:32 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h41
1:13 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayC42175 · C48897+Transport for WalesAW94990010:48 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h57
1:45 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW35070 · GW06690011:32 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h41
2:13 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34621 · Y41798+Transport for WalesAW94970011:48 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h57
2:45 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW35072 · GW06670012:32 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h41
3:13 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34625 · C48898+Transport for WalesAW94960012:48 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h57
3:45 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW35074 · GW0665001:32 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h41
4:13 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayC42176 · Y41813+Transport for WalesAW9495001:48 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h57
4:45 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW35076 · GW0663002:33 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h40
5:13 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34631 · C48899+Transport for WalesAW9494002:48 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h57
5:45 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayY15426+CrossCountryXC0752002:52 PM London Paddington (PAD)
3h38
6:30 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayC42194 · Y80572 · GW0661003:30 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h43
6:13 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW34636+CrossCountryK01067+Transport for WalesAW9493004:16 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h29
6:45 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayC42282 · GW0659004:33 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h40
7:13 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW35420 · C48900+Transport for WalesAW9492004:48 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h57
7:45 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW35081 · GW0657005:32 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h41
8:13 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM)1 transfer

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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 36m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
$30
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
Quiet zone
Learn more about Great Western Railway

South Western Railway

About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average South Western Railway Duration
3h 12m
Cheapest South Western Railway Price
$67
South Western Railway frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone
Learn more about South Western Railway

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

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

FAQs
Train ticket prices from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $30, while the average price is around $91.
The train from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) takes 1h 35m and runs 7 per day.
The first train from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) leaves at 4:23 AM.
The distance by train from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) is 86 miles (139 km).
The last train from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) leaves at 9:28 PM.
There is no high speed train available from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
Yes, there is a direct train from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM). This service operates 3 times per day, provided by Great Western Railway.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
The train journey from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spa offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through the Cotswolds, an area renowned for its rolling hills and picturesque countryside.
Yes, you can take the train from London Paddington (PAD) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
Popular day trips by train from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) include Gloucester, Swindon, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff.
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.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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

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

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Cheltenham
London PaddingtonPraed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1HQ, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to London Paddington from London city centre

TrainElizabeth · 7m · $3 · every ~21 min
BusN118, N18 · 21m · $5 · every ~6 min
36 · 31m · $28 · every ~29 min
N205 · 32m · $5 · every ~2 min
46 · 1h 22m · $3 · every ~19 min
SubwayBakerloo · 12m · $5 · every ~65 min

London Paddington train station facilities and services

London Paddington has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Wasabi, The Beer House, Barburrito, Upper Crust, The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers), The Pasty Shop, Burger King, Pret a Manger, The Savanna, Soboro Bakery, & more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located next to the ticket office.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open 24/7. Information desks are located near Platform 1.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11. . Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at London Paddington: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at London Paddington: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at London Paddington: Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hilton London Paddington, Mercure London Paddington Hotel, The Pilgrm.

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