The average train between Folkestone and Cheltenham takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone 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 Folkestone and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone 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 Folkestone to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Cheltenham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Folkestone to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Folkestone to Cheltenham train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Folkestone and Cheltenham is 242.5 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Cheltenham Spa via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h.