The average train between Dartford and Cheltenham takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Dartford to Cheltenham. 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 Dartford and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dartford is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Abbey Wood (London) and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Dartford station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Dartford to Cheltenham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Paddington station.
Dartford to Cheltenham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Dartford to Cheltenham train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dartford and Cheltenham is 166 km. The road distance is 226 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £50–110 and the journey takes 1h 59m.