The average train between Cheltenham and Hemel Hempstead takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Hemel Hempstead. 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 Hemel Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Hemel Hempstead at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Hemel Hempstead? 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 Hemel Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Hemel Hempstead station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Cheltenham to Hemel Hempstead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Hemel Hempstead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Cheltenham to Hemel Hempstead train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Cheltenham and Hemel Hempstead is 113.2 km. The road distance is 237 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Hemel Hempstead via Birmingham New Street and Watford Junction in around 2h 37m.