The average train between Taplow and Cheltenham takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Taplow 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 Taplow and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Taplow is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Taplow to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Taplow station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Taplow to Cheltenham train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Reading station.
Taplow to Cheltenham train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Taplow to Cheltenham train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Taplow and Cheltenham is 104.3 km. The road distance is 157 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 1h 33m.