The average train between Cheltenham and Taplow takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Taplow. 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 Taplow. 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 Taplow at 11:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Taplow. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Taplow station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Cheltenham to Taplow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Taplow train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Cheltenham to Taplow train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Cheltenham and Taplow is 104.3 km. The road distance is 157 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 1h 31m.