The average train between Colchester and Cheltenham takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Cheltenham. 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 Colchester and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Colchester to Cheltenham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Cheltenham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Colchester to Cheltenham train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Colchester and Cheltenham is 204.7 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Cheltenham Spa via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 58m.