The average train between Cheltenham and Beckenham takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Beckenham. 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 Beckenham. 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 Beckenham at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Beckenham. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Beckenham station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Cheltenham to Beckenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Beckenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Cheltenham to Beckenham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Cheltenham and Beckenham is 151.9 km. The road distance is 214 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £50–110 and the journey takes 1h 57m.