The average train between Canterbury and Cheltenham takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 hourly between Canterbury and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Cheltenham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Canterbury to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Canterbury to Cheltenham train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Canterbury and Cheltenham is 228.9 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Cheltenham Spa via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 59m.