The average train between Cheltenham and West Sussex takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to West Sussex. 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 every 2 hours between Cheltenham and West Sussex. 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 West Sussex at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to West Sussex? 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 West Sussex. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at West Sussex station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Cheltenham to West Sussex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to West Sussex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Cheltenham to West Sussex train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Southern.
The distance between Cheltenham and West Sussex is 152.6 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Billingshurst via Reading, Gatwick Airport, and Horsham in around 4h 21m.