The average train between Barking and Cheltenham takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Barking and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barking is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Paddington and take an average of 2h 51m. 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 Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Barking to Cheltenham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Barking station.
Barking to Cheltenham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Barking to Cheltenham train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Barking and Cheltenham is 154.5 km. The road distance is 213 km.
There is no direct connection from Barking to Cheltenham. However, you can take the subway to Paddington, walk to London Paddington, then take the train to Cheltenham Spa.