The average train between Rye and Cheltenham takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Rye 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 Rye and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rye is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Rye to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Rye station and arriving at Cheltenham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Rye to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Ashford International station.
Rye to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Rye to Cheltenham train tickets online with Southern, Southeastern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rye and Cheltenham is 221.7 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a train from Rye to Cheltenham Spa via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 23m.