The average train between Guildford and Cheltenham Spa takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Guildford to Cheltenham Spa. 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 Guildford and Cheltenham Spa. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Guildford is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Cheltenham Spa at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Cheltenham Spa. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Cheltenham Spa station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Guildford to Cheltenham Spa train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Cheltenham Spa train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Guildford to Cheltenham Spa train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Guildford and Cheltenham Spa is 128.6 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a train from Guildford to Cheltenham Spa via Reading in around 3h 12m.