The average train between Harpenden and Cheltenham takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Harpenden 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 Harpenden and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Harpenden station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Harpenden to Cheltenham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Harpenden station.
Harpenden to Cheltenham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Harpenden to Cheltenham train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Harpenden and Cheltenham is 118.7 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a train from Harpenden to Cheltenham Spa via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 36m.