The average train between Cheltenham and Charlton takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Charlton. 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 Charlton. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Charlton at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Charlton. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Charlton station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Cheltenham to Charlton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Charlton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Cheltenham to Charlton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Cheltenham and Charlton is 153.1 km. The road distance is 213 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £50–110 and the journey takes 1h 57m.