The average train between Cheltenham and Southampton takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Southampton. 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 Southampton. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Southampton at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Southampton station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Cheltenham to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Cheltenham to Southampton train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cheltenham and Southampton is 120.3 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Southampton Central via Bristol Temple Meads in around 2h 57m.