Oxford to Cheltenham by train
Cheltenham lies 59 km (37 mi) west of Oxford, 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.
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| Oxford | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 162,100 | 118,836 |
| Elevation | 72 m (236 ft) | 60 m (197 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Oxford railway station, Port Meadow Halt railway station, Morris Cowley railway station | Cheltenham Racecourse railway station, Cheltenham Spa St. James railway station, Cheltenham Spa Malvern Road railway station |
| Postal codes | OX1 | GL50–GL52 |
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Common questions
How far is Cheltenham from Oxford?
59 km (37 mi) in a straight line, west of Oxford; by road roughly 72 km (45 mi).
How long does it take to get from Oxford to Cheltenham by train?
About 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Oxford and Cheltenham?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.