The average train between Cheltenham and Maidenhead takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Maidenhead. 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 Maidenhead. 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 Maidenhead at 10:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 6m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Maidenhead. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Maidenhead station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Cheltenham to Maidenhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Maidenhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Cheltenham to Maidenhead train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Cheltenham and Maidenhead is 102.7 km. The road distance is 154 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 1h 31m.