The average train between Margate and Cheltenham takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate 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 Margate and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Cheltenham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Margate to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Margate to Cheltenham train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Margate and Cheltenham is 246 km. The road distance is 343 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Cheltenham Spa via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 33m.