Trains from Edinburgh to Cheltenham

Edinburgh to Cheltenham train information

Search for your ticket on gopili to see the different companies for your train connecting Edinburgh (Eastern Scotland) to Cheltenham (South West England). The services on board may change depending on the train operator.

On average, it takes normally 5h43m by train to cover the 284 miles to go to Cheltenham from Edinburgh. The train duration can change depending if the train is direct or with changes.

Prices can vary depending on when you travel or how long in advance you buy your ticket.

Best prices for Edinburgh to Cheltenham train tickets

Edinburgh - Cheltenham prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Edinburgh to Cheltenham by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Edinburgh - Cheltenham: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Edinburgh to Cheltenham are increasing the closer you get to your departure day. According to our data, if you buy your train 7 days in advance, you can find tickets from £62 whereas when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £130 for your train. Thus, you may save 52% on the price of your ticket by booking 7 days in advance instead of on the day you're travelling.

The figures are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Edinburgh to Cheltenham trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Edinburgh and Cheltenham by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Cheltenham to Edinburgh and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Edinburgh - Cheltenham train tickets

The easiest way to spend less on your Edinburgh Cheltenham train ticket is probably to buy a railcard. While regional railcards are available in some areas, National railcards enable you to spend less on most rail fares across the UK. Everyone is eligible to at least a certain railcard, even non-UK citizens. National railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Senior discount card, Two together railcard, Family and Friends discount card and Disabled persons railcard.

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from Edinburgh to Cheltenham? Grab your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Edinburgh Cheltenham ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Edinburgh to Cheltenham (one way trip).

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most train fares, so you will save 1/3 on most rail fares.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey