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Cardiff to Cheltenham Spa train prices and times

Planning a journey from Cardiff to Cheltenham Spa? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £4.55, with average prices for this route around £24.40. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
05:54 Cardiff Central	07:13 Cheltenham Spa	1h 19m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:10 Cardiff Central	07:29 Cheltenham Spa	1h 19m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:24 Cardiff Central	07:38 Cheltenham Spa	1h 14m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:39 Cardiff Central	07:54 Cheltenham Spa	1h 15m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:51 Cardiff Central	08:12 Cheltenham Spa	1h 21m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:10 Cardiff Central	08:27 Paris	1h 17m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Cardiff to Cheltenham Spa train route details

First train

05:54

Last train

23:47

Departure station

Cardiff

Arrival station

Cheltenham Spa

Journey time

1h 9m

Distance

55 miles

Price

£4.55*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Cheltenham Spa

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Cardiff to Cheltenham Spa. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Cardiff to Cheltenham Spa, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cardiff to Cheltenham Spa ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Cardiff to Cheltenham Spa more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Cardiff to Cheltenham Spa train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
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Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

Trains from Cardiff to Cheltenham Spa from £4.55*

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Cardiff to Cheltenham Spa train prices and times

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