The average train between Cheltenham and Islington takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Islington. 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 Islington. 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 Islington at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Islington. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Islington station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Cheltenham to Islington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Islington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Cheltenham to Islington train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Cheltenham and Islington is 142 km. The road distance is 199 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.