The average train between Lewes and Cheltenham takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Lewes 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 Lewes and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lewes is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lewes 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 Lewes to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Lewes station and arriving at Cheltenham station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Lewes to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.
Lewes to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Lewes to Cheltenham train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Lewes and Cheltenham is 184.4 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a train from Lewes to Cheltenham Spa via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 4h 26m.