The average train between Whitchurch and Cheltenham takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitchurch 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 Whitchurch and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitchurch is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 10:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Whitchurch 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 Whitchurch to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Whitchurch station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Whitchurch to Cheltenham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Reading station.
Whitchurch to Cheltenham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Whitchurch to Cheltenham train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Whitchurch and Cheltenham is 90.4 km. The road distance is 179 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 1h 33m.