The average train between Waterloo Station and Cheltenham takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Waterloo Station 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 Waterloo Station and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Paddington station and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Waterloo Station to Cheltenham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Paddington station.
Waterloo Station to Cheltenham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Waterloo Station to Cheltenham train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Waterloo Station and Cheltenham is 142.5 km. The road distance is 199 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £50–100 and the journey takes 1h 59m.