The average train between Eastbourne and Cheltenham takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Eastbourne is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Eastbourne to Cheltenham? 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 Eastbourne to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne station and arriving at Cheltenham station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Eastbourne to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.
Eastbourne to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Eastbourne to Cheltenham train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Eastbourne and Cheltenham is 206.9 km. The road distance is 306 km.
You can take a train from Eastbourne to Cheltenham Spa via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 4h 48m.