The average train between Gillingham and Cheltenham takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Gillingham 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 Gillingham and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Salisbury and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Gillingham station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Gillingham to Cheltenham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Salisbury station.
Gillingham to Cheltenham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Gillingham to Cheltenham train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Gillingham and Cheltenham is 96.8 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Cheltenham Spa via Salisbury and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 13m.