The average train between Royston and Cheltenham takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Royston 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 Royston and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royston is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Royston 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 Royston to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Royston station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Royston to Cheltenham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Royston station.
Royston to Cheltenham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Royston to Cheltenham train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Royston and Cheltenham is 141.7 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Royston to Cheltenham Spa via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 4h 1m.