The average train between Finchley and Cheltenham takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Finchley 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 Finchley and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Finchley is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Court Road station and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Finchley to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Finchley station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Finchley to Cheltenham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Paddington station.
Finchley to Cheltenham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
The distance between Finchley and Cheltenham is 133.9 km. The road distance is 208 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.