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.
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 9:02 PM which arrives into Dartford at 12:13 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.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Dartford. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Dartford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Cheltenham to Dartford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Dartford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Dartford station.
Book your Cheltenham to Dartford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Cheltenham and Dartford is 166 km. The road distance is 225 km.
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 4m.