The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Cheltenham takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cheltenham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Cheltenham is 156.3 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Cheltenham Spa via Reading in around 3h 55m.