The average train between Gatwick and Cheltenham takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick 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 Gatwick and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Gatwick to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Gatwick to Cheltenham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Gatwick and Cheltenham is 154.4 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Cheltenham Spa via Reading in around 3h 55m.