The average train between Central London and Cheltenham takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Central London 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 Central London and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Central London is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Earl's Court station and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Central London to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Central London station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Central London to Cheltenham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Paddington station.
Central London to Cheltenham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
The distance between Central London and Cheltenham is 130.2 km. The road distance is 206 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £50–110 and the journey takes 1h 59m.