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Trip Overview

The average train between Poole and Cheltenham takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole 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.

4h 25m
Duration
155 mi
Distance
£78
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
  3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain train
4h 9m
£61–121

Poole to Cheltenham train times

Trains run hourly between Poole and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country9h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 29m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 37m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 29m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 37m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 29m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 37m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 29m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Poole to Cheltenham? 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 Poole to Cheltenham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 155.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Cheltenham Spa via Southampton Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 9m.

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