The average train between Cheltenham and Dover takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham to Dover. 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 every 2 hours between Cheltenham and Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Dover at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Dover. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Dover station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Cheltenham to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Cheltenham to Dover train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Cheltenham and Dover is 250 km. The road distance is 321 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Dover Priory via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h.