Oxford to Cheltenham by train

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Overview: trains from Oxford to Cheltenham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Oxford to Cheltenham, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:07 View journey
Last train 23:11 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 28m View journey
Distance (km) 59
Trains / day 69 View all
Cheapest journey AU$32.85 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 5m
Train operators 5

Travelling from Oxford to Cheltenham by train

Want to know how to get from Oxford to Cheltenham by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Oxford to Cheltenham take around 1 hour and 28 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 59 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Oxford is scheduled to depart at around  00:07. The last departure is usually at around 23:11 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Oxford at around 06:39, with the last train leaving at around 23:01. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 69 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 7 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$32.85.

We think any time is a great time to visit Cheltenham, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Cheltenham.

Is there a direct train from Oxford to Cheltenham?

The journey between Oxford and Cheltenham usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Oxford to Cheltenham every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Oxford to Cheltenham?

The Oxford to Cheltenham train travel takes about 1 hour and 28 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Oxford to Cheltenham train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Cheltenham leaving Oxford at around 00:07 and the last train leaving at around 23:11 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Oxford at around 06:39, with the final departure at 23:01.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.