The average train between Cheltenham and South Benfleet takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to South Benfleet. 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 South Benfleet. 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 South Benfleet at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to South Benfleet. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at South Benfleet station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Cheltenham to South Benfleet train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to South Benfleet train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Benfleet station.
Book your Cheltenham to South Benfleet train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Cheltenham and South Benfleet is 185.8 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Benfleet via London Paddington, Paddington, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 3h 17m.