The average train between Cheltenham and Newbury takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Newbury. 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 hourly between Cheltenham and Newbury. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Newbury at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Newbury? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Newbury. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Newbury station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Cheltenham to Newbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Newbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newbury station.
Book your Cheltenham to Newbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cheltenham and Newbury is 76.1 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Newbury via Reading in around 2h 12m.