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Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Dartford takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Dartford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 10m
Duration
140 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain train Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Dartfordtrain train London Charing Cross - Gravesend / ...
3h 3m
£61–109

Cheltenham to Dartford train times

Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Dartford. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Dartford at 12:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 17m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 3m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Dartford? 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.

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  • Distance: 140 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Dartford, England?

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Dartford via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 3h 3m.

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