The average train between Barking and Cheltenham takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Barking 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 2 hours between Barking and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barking is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barking to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Barking station and arriving at Cheltenham station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Barking to Cheltenham train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
Barking to Cheltenham train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Barking to Cheltenham train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Barking and Cheltenham is 154.5 km. The road distance is 212 km.
You can take a train from Ilford to Cheltenham Spa via London Paddington in around 3h 24m.