The average train between Strood and Cheltenham takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Strood 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 every 3 hours between Strood and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Strood is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Strood to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Strood station and arriving at Cheltenham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Strood to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
Strood to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Strood to Cheltenham train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Strood and Cheltenham is 185.2 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Strood to Cheltenham Spa via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 37m.