The average train between Purley and Cheltenham takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Purley 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 Purley and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purley is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Purley to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Purley station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Purley to Cheltenham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.
Purley to Cheltenham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Purley to Cheltenham train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Purley and Cheltenham is 149.6 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Purley to Cheltenham Spa via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 38m.