The average train between Bristol and Cheltenham takes 47 min and the fastest train takes 36 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bristol to Cheltenham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Bristol and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 10:55 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 47 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bristol station and arriving at Cheltenham station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 47 min.
Bristol to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Bristol to Cheltenham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Bristol and Cheltenham is 61 km. The road distance is 71 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 38 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route every 2 hours.