The average train between Cheltenham and Gloucester takes 9 min and the fastest train takes 7 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Cheltenham to Gloucester. 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 20 minutes between Cheltenham and Gloucester. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Gloucester at 10:31 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 9 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Gloucester station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.
Cheltenham to Gloucester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Gloucester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Gloucester station.
Book your Cheltenham to Gloucester train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Cheltenham and Gloucester is 11.8 km. The road distance is 11 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Gloucester hourly. Tickets cost £2–6 and the journey takes 10 min. Two other operators also service this route.