The average train between Cheltenham and Farnham takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Farnham. 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 Farnham. 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 Farnham at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Farnham? 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 Farnham. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Farnham station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Cheltenham to Farnham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Farnham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ash station.
Book your Cheltenham to Farnham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Cheltenham and Farnham is 116.8 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Farnham via Reading and Ash in around 3h 12m.