The average train between Cheltenham and France takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham to France. 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 3 hours between Cheltenham and France. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:02 PM which arrives into France at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to France? 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 France. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at France station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Cheltenham to France train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to France train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Cheltenham and France is 655.4 km. The road distance is 651 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Cité via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 5h 33m.