The average train between Cheltenham and Dunstable takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Dunstable. 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 Dunstable. 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 Dunstable at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Dunstable? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Dunstable station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Cheltenham to Dunstable train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Dunstable train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leagrave station.
Book your Cheltenham to Dunstable train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Cheltenham and Dunstable is 106.8 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Leagrave via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 3h 2m.