The average train between Cheltenham and Guildford takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Guildford. 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 Guildford. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Guildford at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Guildford. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Guildford station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Cheltenham to Guildford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Guildford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Guildford station.
Book your Cheltenham to Guildford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cheltenham and Guildford is 127.6 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Guildford via Reading in around 2h 34m.