The average train between Maidstone and Cheltenham takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Maidstone 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 every 3 hours between Maidstone and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 7:29 PM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Cheltenham station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Maidstone to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Maidstone to Cheltenham train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Maidstone and Cheltenham is 192.7 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Cheltenham Spa via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 4h 10m.