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Trip Overview

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.

4h 7m
Duration
166 mi
Distance
£89
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Essex to Cheltenham train times

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.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 39m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 55m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 20m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 39m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 55m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 20m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 39m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 55m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 20m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 39m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 55m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 20m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Essex to Cheltenham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 165.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Essex, England and Cheltenham, England?

You can take a train from White Notley to Cheltenham Spa via Stratford and London Paddington in around 4h 3m.

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