The average train between Rochester and Cheltenham takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 3 hours between Rochester and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h. 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 St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
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 250 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Cheltenham Spa via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 40m.