Trains to Cheltenham Racecourse
If you’re looking for the nearest train station to Cheltenham Racecourse, you’ll need to take a train to Cheltenham Spa. From London, you can reach Cheltenham Spa train station in approximately 2 hours, give or take. From Birmingham, the journey is around 45 minutes, while those travelling down from Manchester can expect an average journey time of 2h 20m. Once you get to Cheltenham Spa, there’s a regular shuttle bus service that can ferry you the short distance to the racecourse itself. Or, if you’re feeling up to the task, the journey can be made on foot in around 40 minutes!
About Cheltenham Racecourse
Having held its current location in Prestbury Park for close to two centuries, Cheltenham Racecourse has established itself as one of Britain’s premier venues for horse racing. Its most prestigious race – the Gold Cup – takes place during the Cheltenham Festival and has an estimated prize of around £600,000 for the 1st place finisher!
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 05:45 - 20:15 |
| Saturday | 05:45 - 19:15 |
| Sunday | 08:15 - 20:15 |
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Available |
| Staffing level | Full time |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|
Facilities
| Shops | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Unavailable |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Coins and cards |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| ATM | Unavailable |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Customer Service notes | Please call our Customer Services Centre on 03457 000 125 (07:00-22:00 every day) |
|---|---|
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
| Carpark name | Station Car Park | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpark operator | APCOA Parking (UK) Limited | ||||||||||
| Car parking spaces | 150 | ||||||||||
| Carpark charges |
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Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 134 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | Platform 1 and car park |
| Cycle storage notes | <p>Please note cycles can be carried on our trains free of charge restriction apply please pick a "cycling by train" leaflet at your local station.</p> |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Whole station |
|---|---|
| Step-free access notes | Access ramps steeper than 1:12 gradient but staff assistance available. |
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Available |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Unavailable |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Unavailable |
| Accessible taxis | unknown |
| Accessible taxis notes | Accessible taxis are available |
First Class Lounge
Departures and arrivals from Cheltenham Spa
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to London Paddington | Great Western Railway | 04:56 | 1 | On time |
| to London Paddington | Great Western Railway | 05:53 | 1 | On time |
| to Cardiff Central | CrossCountry | 06:06 | 1 | On time |
| to Worcester Shrub Hill | Great Western Railway | 06:13 | 2 | Scheduled |
| to Bristol Temple Meads | Great Western Railway | 06:14 | 1 | Scheduled |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Birmingham New Street | CrossCountry | 06:04 | 1 | On time |
| from Gloucester | Great Western Railway | 06:11 | 2 | Scheduled |
| from Birmingham New Street | CrossCountry | 06:39 | 1 | On time |
| from Bristol Temple Meads | CrossCountry | 07:11 | 2 | Scheduled |
| from Gloucester | CrossCountry | 07:16 | 2 | Scheduled |
