The average train between Melksham and Cheltenham takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Melksham 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 4 hours between Melksham and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melksham is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Melksham to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Melksham station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Swindon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Melksham to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Melksham station.
Melksham to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Melksham to Cheltenham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Melksham and Cheltenham is 58.8 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from Melksham to Cheltenham Spa via Swindon in around 2h 7m.