The average train between Cheltenham and Harlow takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Harlow. 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 Harlow. 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 Harlow at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Harlow. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Harlow station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Cheltenham to Harlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Harlow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Cheltenham to Harlow train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cheltenham and Harlow is 151.2 km. The road distance is 237 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.