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Trip Summary
There are 10 daily trains from Cheltenham to Swindon. Traveling by train from Cheltenham to Swindon usually takes around one hour and 6 minutes, but the fastest Great Western Railway train can make the trip in 57 minutes.
| Distance | 27 mi (43 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 57m |
| Lowest price | £11.62 |
| Trains per day | 8 |
| Most frequent service | Great Western Railway |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Cheltenham to Swindon?
2 train services operate from Cheltenham to Swindon. Great Western Railway usually has more trains scheduled, with 9 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrossCountry | 1 | 1h 9m | £22.19 |
| Great Western Railway | 9 | 1h 6m | £16.54 |
CrossCountry operates an extensive rail network in the U.K., centered in Birmingham. In standard class, passengers enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard restrooms. Trains also contain a small café or a trolley that passes through the carriages. An upgrade to first-class gives passengers more legroom and complimentary food. The journey from Cheltenham to Swindon usually takes about 1 hours and 9 minutes on a CrossCountry train. There are 1 trips on this route every day, and 0 daily trips on weekends.
Great Western Railway is a train company in the United Kingdom responsible for rail services in the west of England and south Wales, including many intercity services to and from London. Whether you book a seat on a standard or first-class carriage, you can expect plenty of legroom, complimentary WiFi, power outlets/USB charging points, and onboard restrooms. There are also café cars or snacks trolleys onboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Cheltenham to Swindon. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Cheltenham at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 15:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 10 scheduled trains on most days. 8 of these are direct connections to Swindon. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Swindon to Cheltenham.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Cheltenham?
Main departure station: Cheltenham Spa Station
There is one train station in Cheltenham.
All train stations in Cheltenham:
Cheltenham Spa Station
Where is the train station in Swindon?
Main arrival station: Swindon (Wilts)
Swindon has one train station.
Train stations in Swindon:
Swindon (Wilts)
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