The average train between Cheltenham and Hoddesdon takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Hoddesdon. 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 Hoddesdon. 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 Hoddesdon at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Hoddesdon. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Hoddesdon station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Cheltenham to Hoddesdon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Hoddesdon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Cheltenham to Hoddesdon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Cheltenham and Hoddesdon is 143 km. The road distance is 228 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.