The average train between Hemel Hempstead and Cheltenham takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Hemel Hempstead 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 Hemel Hempstead and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hemel Hempstead is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Watford Junction and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hemel Hempstead to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Hemel Hempstead station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Hemel Hempstead to Cheltenham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Watford Junction station.
Hemel Hempstead to Cheltenham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Hemel Hempstead to Cheltenham train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Hemel Hempstead and Cheltenham is 113.2 km. The road distance is 237 km.
You can take a train from Hemel Hempstead to Cheltenham Spa via Watford Junction and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 3m.