The average train between Waltham Abbey and Cheltenham takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Waltham Abbey 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 Waltham Abbey and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waltham Abbey is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Waltham Abbey to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Waltham Abbey station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Waltham Abbey to Cheltenham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from London Paddington station.
Waltham Abbey to Cheltenham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Waltham Abbey to Cheltenham train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Waltham Abbey and Cheltenham is 144.7 km. The road distance is 225 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.