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Cheltenham to Wareham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Wareham takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Wareham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 57m
Duration
162 mi
Distance
£81
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bristol

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  1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
  2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain train
4h 24m
£64–128

Cheltenham to Wareham train times

Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Wareham. 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 Wareham at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 37m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 15m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 15m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 15m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 57m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Wareham? 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.

Map of how to get from Cheltenham to Wareham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 162.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Wareham, England?

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Wareham via Bristol Temple Meads and Southampton Central in around 4h 24m.

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