The average train between Cheltenham and Thatcham takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Thatcham. 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 Thatcham. 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 Thatcham at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Thatcham. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Thatcham station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Cheltenham to Thatcham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Thatcham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Cheltenham to Thatcham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cheltenham and Thatcham is 79 km. The road distance is 158 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 1h 30m.