The average train between Portsmouth and Cheltenham takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Portsmouth to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Portsmouth to Cheltenham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Portsmouth and Cheltenham is 140.4 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cheltenham Spa via Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 21m.