The average train between Dorking and Cheltenham takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Dorking 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 Dorking and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorking is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 46m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Dorking to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Dorking station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Dorking to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Dorking Deepdene station.
Dorking to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Dorking to Cheltenham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Dorking and Cheltenham is 141.7 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from Dorking Deepdene to Cheltenham Spa via Reading in around 3h 31m.