The average train between Cheltenham and Stowmarket takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Stowmarket. 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 Stowmarket. 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 Stowmarket at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Stowmarket? 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 Stowmarket. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Stowmarket station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Cheltenham to Stowmarket train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Stowmarket train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Stowmarket station.
Book your Cheltenham to Stowmarket train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Cheltenham and Stowmarket is 212.9 km. The road distance is 329 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Stowmarket via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 4h 13m.