The average train between Polegate and Cheltenham takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Polegate 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 Polegate and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Polegate is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 52m • 2 changes


3h 51m • 2 changes


3h 50m • 2 changes


4h 21m • 2 changes


4h 31m • 2 changes


4h 23m • 2 changes


4h 22m • 2 changes


4h 18m • 2 changes


4h 31m • 2 changes


4h 23m • 2 changes


4h 22m • 2 changes


4h 18m • 2 changes


4h 31m • 2 changes


4h 23m • 2 changes


4h 22m • 2 changes


4h 18m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Polegate 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 Polegate to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Polegate station and arriving at Cheltenham station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Polegate to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Polegate station.
Polegate to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Polegate to Cheltenham train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Polegate and Cheltenham is 201 km. The road distance is 298 km.
You can take a train from Polegate to Cheltenham Spa via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 4h 39m.