The average train between Swansea and Cheltenham takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea 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 hourly between Swansea and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 3:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 10:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 46m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Swansea 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.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Swansea to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Swansea to Cheltenham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Swansea and Cheltenham is 132 km. The road distance is 188 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Cheltenham Spa via Bristol Parkway in around 2h 14m.