The average train between Stratford and Cheltenham takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Stratford 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 Stratford and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stratford is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stratford to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Stratford station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Stratford to Cheltenham train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Paddington station.
Stratford to Cheltenham train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Stratford to Cheltenham train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Stratford and Cheltenham is 149 km. The road distance is 207 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £50–110 and the journey takes 1h 59m.