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Reading to Cheltenham Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

There are usually 6 daily train trips available from Reading to Cheltenham. Traveling by train from Reading to Cheltenham usually takes one hour and 31 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.

Distance56 mi (91 km)
Fastest train1h 31m
Lowest price$30.40
Trains per day6
Most frequent serviceGreat Western Railway
Train lines1

Which train should you take from Reading to Cheltenham?

Great Western Railway is the one and only train line which connects Reading to Cheltenham. However, there are 6 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Great Western Railway61h 32m$30.40
  • 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 about traveling by train from Reading to Cheltenham

The distance between Reading and Cheltenham is approximately 56 miles, or 91 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 31 minutes, As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Trains departing from Reading to Cheltenham tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Reading at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 2:00pm. 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 6 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Reading to Cheltenham.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Cheltenham to Reading.

City Information

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Located only 20 minutes west of London, Reading is a large university and market town in the English county of Berkshire. Reading has an intriguing mix of the past and the present, with a vibrant student scene thriving among the city's medieval and Victorian architecture.

Reading sits on the River Thames, at the end-point of the Kennet and Avon Canal, so there are a number of pretty riverside walks to take in the scenery. Explore the gardens and meet the animals at Beadle Wildlife Park, a vast park crisscrossed with nature trails.

To discover the town's past, visit the Reading Museum, where you can take a trip through time from early Saxon settlements to the Industrial Revolution through 21st-century life.

Since Reading is home to a large university, you are always guaranteed exciting nightlife. Filled with many restaurants, pubs, bars, and clubs, Reading is the perfect place for a night on the town. Try The Nag's Head, The Lyndhurst, or The Purple Turtle to start your night right.

Because Reading is only a short way from London, getting to Reading is simple. Fly to one of London's large international airports for access from around the world. Reading Train Station is also one of Britain's main railway interchanges, making it easy to reach from all over the country by train. National Express buses also operate through the city from many destinations around the United Kingdom.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Reading?

Main departure station: Reading Station

There is one train station in Reading.

All train stations in Reading:

  • Reading Station

Where is the train station in Cheltenham?

Main arrival station: Cheltenham Spa Station

Cheltenham has one train station.

All train stations in Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham Spa Station

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