The average train between Cheltenham and Barking takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Barking. 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 Cheltenham and Barking. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Barking at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Barking. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Barking station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Cheltenham to Barking train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Barking train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Cheltenham to Barking train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Cheltenham and Barking is 154.5 km. The road distance is 212 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £50–100 and the journey takes 1h 57m.