The average train between Rayleigh and Cheltenham takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Rayleigh to Cheltenham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
Rayleigh to Cheltenham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Rayleigh to Cheltenham train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Rayleigh and Cheltenham is 188.1 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Rayleigh to Cheltenham Spa via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 56m.