The average train between Cheltenham and Luton takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Luton. 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 Luton. 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 Luton at 12:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Luton. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Luton station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Cheltenham to Luton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Luton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Luton station.
Book your Cheltenham to Luton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Cheltenham and Luton is 114.1 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Luton via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 2h 54m.