The average train between Croydon and Cheltenham takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon 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 Croydon and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Croydon to Cheltenham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Paddington station.
Croydon to Cheltenham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Croydon to Cheltenham train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Croydon and Cheltenham is 148.2 km. The road distance is 218 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £50–100 and the journey takes 1h 59m.