The average train between Reading and Cheltenham takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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 Reading and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:31 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading station and arriving at Cheltenham station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 33m.
Reading to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Reading to Cheltenham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Reading and Cheltenham is 91 km. The road distance is 136 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 1h 33m.