The average train between Cheltenham and Rye takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Rye. 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 Rye. 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 Rye at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Rye. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Rye station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Cheltenham to Rye train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Rye train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Cheltenham to Rye train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cheltenham and Rye is 221.7 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Rye via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 4h 8m.