Cheltenham to Oxford by train
Oxford lies 59 km (37 mi) east of Cheltenham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 34 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 72 km (45 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Cheltenham | Oxford | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 118,836 | 162,100 |
| Elevation | 60 m (197 ft) | 72 m (236 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Cheltenham Racecourse railway station, Cheltenham Spa St. James railway station, Cheltenham Spa Malvern Road railway station | Oxford railway station, Port Meadow Halt railway station, Morris Cowley railway station |
| Postal codes | GL50–GL52 | OX1 |
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Common questions
How far is Oxford from Cheltenham?
59 km (37 mi) in a straight line, east of Cheltenham; by road roughly 72 km (45 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cheltenham to Oxford by train?
About 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cheltenham and Oxford?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.