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Cheltenham to Bournemouth (Station) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Bournemouth (Station) takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Bournemouth (Station). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 21m
Duration
160 mi
Distance
£82
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Readingtrain train Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 41m
£66–114

Cheltenham to Bournemouth (Station) train times

Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Bournemouth (Station). The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Bournemouth (Station) at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country14h 22m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 40m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 21m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 25m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 19m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 21m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 25m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 19m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 21m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 25m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 19m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 21m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 25m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 19m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 11m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Bournemouth (Station)? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 159.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Bournemouth (Station), England?

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Bournemouth via Reading in around 3h 41m.

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