The average train between Cheltenham and Washington takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Washington. 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 Cheltenham and Washington. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Suburban Station and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Washington? 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 Cheltenham to Washington. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Washington station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Cheltenham to Washington train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Cheltenham to Washington train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Cheltenham and Washington is 211.2 km. The road distance is 234 km.
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly.