Train Cheltenham to Polegate from £102 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Polegate takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Polegate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 31m
Duration: 185 mi
Distance: £102
Average price: Hourly
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3h 52m

£87–177

Cheltenham to Polegate train times

Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Polegate. 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 Polegate at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:03 PM → 6:08 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
3:03 PM → 6:43 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
4:03 PM → 8:09 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
5:03 PM → 9:08 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:53 AM → 10:08 AM
4h 15m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:08 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 1:08 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:53 AM → 10:08 AM
4h 15m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:08 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 1:08 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:53 AM → 10:08 AM
4h 15m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:08 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 1:08 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Polegate? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cheltenham to Polegate.

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Distance: 185.4 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Polegate, England?

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Polegate via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 52m.

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