The average train between Canterbury and Cheltenham Spa takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Cheltenham Spa. 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 Spa. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Cheltenham Spa at 6:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 30m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Canterbury to Cheltenham Spa? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Cheltenham Spa. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West station and arriving at Cheltenham Spa station via London St Pancras Intl station and Birmingham New Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Canterbury to Cheltenham Spa train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Cheltenham Spa train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
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The distance between Canterbury and Cheltenham Spa is 230.2 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Cheltenham Spa via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 39m.