The average train between Swansea and Cheltenham takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. 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 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Swansea to Cheltenham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Cheltenham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Swansea to Cheltenham train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Swansea and Cheltenham is 132 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Cheltenham Spa via Newport (S Wales) in around 2h 33m.