The average train between Basingstoke and Cheltenham takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Basingstoke to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Basingstoke to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Basingstoke to Cheltenham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Basingstoke and Cheltenham is 98.6 km. The road distance is 161 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 1h 33m.