The average train between Cheltenham and Margate takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Margate. 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 Margate. 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 Margate at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Margate? 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 Margate. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Margate station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Cheltenham to Margate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Margate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Margate station.
Book your Cheltenham to Margate train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Cheltenham and Margate is 246 km. The road distance is 343 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Margate via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 2m.