The average train between Cheltenham and Stratford takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Stratford. 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 Stratford. 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 Stratford at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Stratford. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Stratford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Cheltenham to Stratford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Stratford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Cheltenham to Stratford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Cheltenham and Stratford is 149 km. The road distance is 207 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £50–110 and the journey takes 1h 57m.