The average train between Chelmsford and Cheltenham takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Chelmsford to Cheltenham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Cheltenham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Chelmsford to Cheltenham train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Chelmsford and Cheltenham is 176.2 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Cheltenham Spa via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 46m.