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How to get from Cheltenham to Southampton by train?

By train

To get from Cheltenham to Southampton in South West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Cheltenham Spa station to Bristol Parkway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Reading station to Southampton Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min.

155min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Leaves from Cheltenham Spa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Penzance
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bristol Parkway
    28 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    ID RDG
    49 min
  • 6
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Bournemouth
  • 7
    Ride to train station Southampton Central
    Ride to train station
    Southampton Central
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and CROSSCOUNTRY

To get from Cheltenham to Southampton in South West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Cheltenham Spa station to Swindon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Reading station to Southampton Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 17 min.

197min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Leaves from Cheltenham Spa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Swindon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swindon
    57 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    ID RDG
    25 min
  • 6
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Bournemouth
  • 7
    Ride to train station Southampton Central
    Ride to train station
    Southampton Central
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cheltenham to Southampton

The distance between Cheltenham, South West and Southampton, South West is approximately 160.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 155 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham to Southampton by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Cheltenham

Cheltenham is located at Cheltenham, South West and the nearest public transport station is Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, Lansdown.

Bus stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, Lansdown
  • Queens Court, Lansdown
  • The Vineyards, Alstone

Public transport stations close to Southampton, South West

Southampton is located at Southampton, South West and the nearest public transport station is Central Station, Southampton City Centre.

Train stations close to Southampton:

  • Southampton Central

Bus stations close to Southampton:

  • Central Station, Southampton City Centre
  • Seacity Museum, Southampton City Centre
  • Asda & Marlands, Southampton City Centre

Alternative route by train via GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and CROSSCOUNTRY

To get from Cheltenham to Southampton in South West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Cheltenham Spa station to Swindon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Reading station to Southampton Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 17 min.

197min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Leaves from Cheltenham Spa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Swindon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swindon
    57 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    ID RDG
    25 min
  • 6
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Bournemouth
  • 7
    Ride to train station Southampton Central
    Ride to train station
    Southampton Central
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Southampton?

    The fastest way takes 155 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cheltenham to Southampton?

    The alternative route takes 197 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY.

  • Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Southampton in South West?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 35 min.

  • Which train line goes from Cheltenham to Southampton in South West?

    The CROSSCOUNTRY train line goes from Penzance station near Cheltenham to Bristol Parkway station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Bristol Parkway station near Southampton in South West

  • How long does it take to travel from Cheltenham to Southampton in South West by train?

    The total travel time between Cheltenham and Southampton in South West by train is about 2 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Cheltenham to get to Southampton in South West?

    Get on the CROSSCOUNTRY train from the Penzance station near Cheltenham in South West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Cheltenham and Southampton in South West?

    Get off the train at the Bristol Parkway station, which is closest to Southampton in South West.

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