The average train between Cheltenham and Hatfield takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Hatfield. 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 Hatfield. 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 Hatfield at 12:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Hatfield. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Hatfield station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Cheltenham to Hatfield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Hatfield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Cheltenham to Hatfield train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Great Northern.
The distance between Cheltenham and Hatfield is 128.4 km. The road distance is 226 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £50–100 and the journey takes 1h 57m.