The average train between Torquay and Cheltenham takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Torquay 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 Torquay and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 10:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Torquay to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Torquay to Cheltenham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Torquay and Cheltenham is 189 km. The road distance is 237 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newton Abbot to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 6m.