The average train between Balham and Cheltenham takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Balham 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 4 hours between Balham and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balham is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 10:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Court Road station and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Balham to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Balham to Cheltenham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Paddington station.
Balham to Cheltenham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Balham to Cheltenham train tickets online with London Underground (Tube), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Balham and Cheltenham is 142.3 km. The road distance is 206 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.