The average train between Oxford and Cheltenham takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Oxford to Cheltenham. 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 every 2 hours between Oxford and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Oxford to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Didcot Parkway station.
Oxford to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Oxford to Cheltenham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Oxford and Cheltenham is 59 km. The road distance is 125 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Didcot Parkway to Cheltenham Spa every 2 hours. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 20m.