The cheapest and fastest trains from Bath to Cheltenham
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
1 h 37 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bath to Cheltenham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bath to Cheltenham will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $13.
Of the 3 trains that leave Bath for Cheltenham every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 61 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bath to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a coach costs an average of $21.
Distance: 61 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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$20 Average Price Cheapest | $25 Average Price |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bath to Cheltenham train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P09894 · P08961 | On time 8:06 am Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h39 | 9:45 am Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 change | |
P08380+ C23378 | On time 8:29 am Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h10 | 9:39 am Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 change | |
P09895+ C23658 | On time 8:50 am Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h20 | 10:10 am Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 change | |
P09897+ C23384 | On time 9:30 am Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h08 | 10:38 am Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 change | |
P08273+ C23661 | On time 9:49 am Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h21 | 11:10 am Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 change | |
P09898 · P08963 | On time 10:10 am Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h36 | 11:46 am Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 change | |
P08964+ C23389 | On time 10:28 am Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h10 | 11:38 am Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 change | |
P08275+ C23665 | On time 10:46 am Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h24 | 12:10 pm Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 change | |
P09900+ C23394 | On time 11:31 am Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h07 | 12:38 pm Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 change | |
P08277+ C23668 | On time 11:46 am Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h24 | 1:10 pm Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 change | |
P08965+ C23401 | On time 12:30 pm Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h08 | 1:38 pm Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 change | |
P08279+ C23671 | On time 12:46 pm Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h24 | 2:10 pm Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bath to Cheltenham
Distance 61 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 04:30 |
Last train 22:55 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Bath to Cheltenham trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Bath and Cheltenham from $10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bath to Cheltenham train

Passengers board the train most frequently from Bath Spa, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Cheltenham Spa, located away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Bath and Cheltenham
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi."
- Type of shops available: Flower shop in subway
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Starbucks
- Dashi Bath
- Be At One
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- Taxi: Taxi Rank: Taxi rank is available at the station entrance. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Ramp access & staff assistance.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Travelodge Bath Waterside
- The Z Hotel Bath
- The Royal Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At rear and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- The information office is located by Platform 1.
- Bus lines: 700, A4
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, CrossCountry, South Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:00 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free - Category B2 Station - This station has step free access to both platforms however these are via steep ramps in particular to the Bath Spa bound platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on A36 Lower Bristol Road
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Queens Road.
- The Railway Inn
- The Coconut Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.50
- Queens Hotel Cheltenham
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham
- Located near the main entrance
- 300 places, covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has a main concourse with ticketing facilities and waiting areas, with platforms accessible via lifts and stairs.
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station


