The average train between Dunstable and Cheltenham takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunstable 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 Dunstable and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dunstable to Cheltenham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Dunstable station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Dunstable to Cheltenham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.
Dunstable to Cheltenham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Dunstable to Cheltenham train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Dunstable and Cheltenham is 106.8 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Leagrave to Cheltenham Spa via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 50m.