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Cheltenham to Margate trains

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Trip Overview

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.

4h 6m
Duration
213 mi
Distance
£117
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain train Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 2m
£98–177

Cheltenham to Margate train times

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 9:05 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:09 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.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 10m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 56m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 56m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 213.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Margate, England?

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.

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