The average train between Cheltenham and Croydon takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Croydon. 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 Croydon. 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 Croydon at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Croydon station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Cheltenham to Croydon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Croydon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Cheltenham to Croydon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Cheltenham and Croydon is 148.2 km. The road distance is 218 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.