The average train between Alton and Cheltenham takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Alton to Cheltenham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Alton and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alton is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Ash and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 47m • 2 changes
3h 17m • 2 changes
3h 17m • 2 changes
3h 17m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Alton to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Alton station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Alton to Cheltenham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Ash station.
Alton to Cheltenham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Alton to Cheltenham train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Alton and Cheltenham is 113.2 km. The road distance is 191 km.
You can take a train from Alton to Cheltenham Spa via Ash and Reading in around 4h 1m.
