The average train between Cheltenham and Alençon takes 17h 44m and the fastest train takes 8h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham to Alençon. 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 twice daily between Cheltenham and Alençon. The earliest departure is at 10:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Alençon at 7:37 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 17h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Alençon. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Alençon station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 44m.
Cheltenham to Alençon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Alençon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Alencon station.
Book your Cheltenham to Alençon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cheltenham and Alençon is 415.2 km. The road distance is 987 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Alencon via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Le Mans in around 9h 26m.