The average train between Cheltenham and Waterloo Station takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Waterloo Station. 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 Waterloo Station. 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 Waterloo Station at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Waterloo Station. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Waterloo Station station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Cheltenham to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Cheltenham to Waterloo Station train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Cheltenham and Waterloo Station is 142.5 km. The road distance is 199 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £50–100 and the journey takes 1h 57m.