The average train between Cheltenham and Waltham Abbey takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Waltham Abbey. 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 Waltham Abbey. 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 Waltham Abbey at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 11m • 2 changes


3h 14m • 2 changes


3h 7m • 2 changes


2h 59m • 2 changes


3h 13m • 2 changes


3h 5m • 2 changes


2h 59m • 2 changes


2h 59m • 2 changes


3h 11m • 2 changes


3h 14m • 2 changes


3h 7m • 2 changes


2h 59m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Waltham Abbey? 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 Waltham Abbey. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Waltham Abbey station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Cheltenham to Waltham Abbey train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Waltham Abbey train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Cheltenham to Waltham Abbey train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Cheltenham and Waltham Abbey is 144.7 km. The road distance is 221 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.