Cheltenham to Essex Trains

Cheltenham to Essex trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Essex takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham to Essex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 13m
Duration: 166 mi
Distance: £88
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 59m

£73–130

Cheltenham to Essex train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cheltenham and Essex. 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 Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:55 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
11:03 AM → 2:41 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:49 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:47 AM → 7:10 AM
Arrives next day
20h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Essex? 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.