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Outbound fromEast Croydon to Cheltenham Spa by train
It takes an average of 4h 24m to travel from East Croydon to Cheltenham Spa by train, over a distance of around 93 miles (150 km). There are normally 63 trains per day travelling from East Croydon to Cheltenham Spa and tickets for this journey start from £36.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:17 | |
| Departure station | East Croydon | |
| Arrival station | Cheltenham Spa | |
| Journey time | From 2h 48m | |
| Distance | 93 miles (150 km) | |
| Frequency | 63 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £36.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, London Overground, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Thameslink, Transport for Wales, Southern |
Take the train from East Croydon to Cheltenham Spa in 2 hours 48 minutes
If you want to travel from East Croydon to Cheltenham Spa by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from East Croydon to Cheltenham Spa by train to take around 4 hours 24 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours 48 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 63 trains per day running on this route, which spans 93 miles (150 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Cheltenham Spa. You can travel on this route with either Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales or South Western Railway. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from East Croydon to Cheltenham Spa start from £36.50 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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