The average train between Maidenhead and Cheltenham takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidenhead is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Maidenhead to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Maidenhead to Cheltenham train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Reading station.
Maidenhead to Cheltenham train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Maidenhead to Cheltenham train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Maidenhead and Cheltenham is 102.7 km. The road distance is 154 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 1h 33m.