The average train between Essex and Cheltenham takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex 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 every 2 hours between Essex and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 22m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Essex 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 Essex to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from White Notley station and arriving at Cheltenham Spa station via Stratford (London) station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Essex to Cheltenham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
Essex to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
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The distance between Essex and Cheltenham is 183 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from White Notley to Cheltenham Spa via Stratford and London Paddington in around 4h 3m.