The average train between Dover and Cheltenham takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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 Dover and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Cheltenham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Dover to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Dover to Cheltenham train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Dover and Cheltenham is 250 km. The road distance is 321 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Cheltenham Spa via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 9m.