Southampton to Cheltenham Trains

Southampton to Cheltenham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Cheltenham takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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.

3h 3m
Duration: 121 mi
Distance: £70
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...

2h 37m

£55–106

Southampton to Cheltenham train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

9:11 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 12:38 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 1:38 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 2:38 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:10 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 11:10 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:10 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 11:10 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:10 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 28m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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