The average train between Cheltenham and Gillingham takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Gillingham. 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 Gillingham. 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 Gillingham at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Gillingham station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Cheltenham to Gillingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Gillingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gillingham (Kent) station.
Book your Cheltenham to Gillingham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Cheltenham and Gillingham is 190 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Gillingham (Kent) via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 32m.