The average train between Ipswich and Cheltenham takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich 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 Ipswich and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Ipswich to Cheltenham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Cheltenham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Ipswich to Cheltenham train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Ipswich and Cheltenham is 222.3 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Cheltenham Spa via Stratford and London Paddington in around 4h 16m.