The average train between Rochester and Cheltenham takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochester 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 Rochester and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rochester to Cheltenham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Cheltenham station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Rochester to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Rochester to Cheltenham train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Rochester and Cheltenham is 187.2 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Cheltenham Spa via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 4h 21m.