The average train between Cheltenham and Gatwick takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Gatwick. 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 Gatwick. 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 Gatwick at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Gatwick station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Cheltenham to Gatwick train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Gatwick train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Cheltenham to Gatwick train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cheltenham and Gatwick is 154.4 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Gatwick Airport via Reading in around 3h 24m.