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Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Hemel Hempstead takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. 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.

3h 17m
Duration
133 mi
Distance
£58
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Hemel Hempsteadtrain train
2h 39m
£45–99

Cheltenham to Hemel Hempstead train times

Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Hemel Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Hemel Hempstead at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains8h • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 45m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 51m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 51m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 51m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 51m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 42m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 42m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 45m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 51m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 133.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Hemel Hempstead, England?

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Hemel Hempstead via Birmingham New Street and Milton Keynes Central in around 2h 39m.

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