Cheltenham to South Wales Trains

Cheltenham to South Wales trains

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The average train between Cheltenham and South Wales takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Cheltenham to South Wales. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 40m
Duration: 84 mi
Distance: £42
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 30m

£28–53

Cheltenham to South Wales train times

Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and South Wales. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 10:58 PM which arrives into South Wales at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

8:40 AM → 11:09 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 11:39 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:09 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 12:39 PM
2h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:38 AM → 1:40 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 2:40 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 3:40 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
2:15 PM → 4:40 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:38 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
6:08 AM → 8:39 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 10:09 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
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