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Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)

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29

train journeys
per day

128

miles (206 kms)

3hrs 45 mins

fastest journey

06:35 / 22:52

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)

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On a typical weekday there are 29 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester Town and Cheltenham Spa , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 29 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester Town to Cheltenham Spa is approximately 128 miles (206 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 18 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Cheltenham Spa.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester Town to Cheltenham Spa. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 45 mins.

Journeys from Colchester Town to Cheltenham Spa Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:35
    3 hrs 56 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    10:31
    Colchester Town
    Cheltenham Spa
    Colchester Town to Cheltenham Spa
  • Mon 6th May
    06:44
    3 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    10:31
    Colchester Town
    Cheltenham Spa
    Colchester Town to Cheltenham Spa
  • Mon 6th May
    07:07
    4 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    11:32
    Colchester Town
    Cheltenham Spa
    Colchester Town to Cheltenham Spa
  • Mon 6th May
    08:35
    3 hrs 56 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    12:31
    Colchester Town
    Cheltenham Spa
    Colchester Town to Cheltenham Spa
  • Mon 6th May
    08:44
    3 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    12:31
    Colchester Town
    Cheltenham Spa
    Colchester Town to Cheltenham Spa
  • Mon 6th May
    09:35
    3 hrs 56 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    13:31
    Colchester Town
    Cheltenham Spa
    Colchester Town to Cheltenham Spa
  • Mon 6th May
    09:44
    3 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    13:31
    Colchester Town
    Cheltenham Spa
    Colchester Town to Cheltenham Spa
  • Mon 6th May
    10:35
    3 hrs 54 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    14:29
    Colchester Town
    Cheltenham Spa
    Colchester Town to Cheltenham Spa
  • Mon 6th May
    10:44
    3 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    14:29
    Colchester Town
    Cheltenham Spa
    Colchester Town to Cheltenham Spa
  • Mon 6th May
    11:35
    3 hrs 55 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    15:30
    Colchester Town
    Cheltenham Spa
    Colchester Town to Cheltenham Spa
  • Mon 6th May
    11:44
    3 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    15:30
    Colchester Town
    Cheltenham Spa
    Colchester Town to Cheltenham Spa
  • Mon 6th May
    12:35
    3 hrs 56 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    16:31
    Colchester Town
    Cheltenham Spa
    Colchester Town to Cheltenham Spa
  • Mon 6th May
    12:44
    3 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    16:31
    Colchester Town
    Cheltenham Spa
    Colchester Town to Cheltenham Spa
  • Mon 6th May
    13:35
    3 hrs 55 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    17:30
    Colchester Town
    Cheltenham Spa
    Colchester Town to Cheltenham Spa
  • Mon 6th May
    13:44
    3 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    17:30
    Colchester Town
    Cheltenham Spa
    Colchester Town to Cheltenham Spa
  • Mon 6th May
    14:35
    3 hrs 56 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    18:31
    Colchester Town
    Cheltenham Spa
    Colchester Town to Cheltenham Spa
  • Mon 6th May
    14:44
    3 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    18:31
    Colchester Town
    Cheltenham Spa
    Colchester Town to Cheltenham Spa
  • Mon 6th May
    15:35
    4 hrs 2 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    19:37
    Colchester Town
    Cheltenham Spa
    Colchester Town to Cheltenham Spa
  • Mon 6th May
    15:44
    3 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    19:37
    Colchester Town
    Cheltenham Spa
    Colchester Town to Cheltenham Spa
  • Mon 6th May
    16:35
    3 hrs 57 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    20:32
    Colchester Town
    Cheltenham Spa
    Colchester Town to Cheltenham Spa

About Colchester Town Station

Station name Colchester Town (CET)
Address Colchester Town station, St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 20:15
Saturday 07:00 - 18:45
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Cheltenham Spa Station

Station name Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
Address Cheltenham Spa station, Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NP
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 20:15
Saturday 06:15 - 19:15
Sunday 09:00 - 16:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester Town and Cheltenham Spa

The travel time between Colchester Town and Cheltenham Spa by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 18 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 45 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester Town and Cheltenham Spa vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 29 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:35, and the last train of the day leaves at 22:52.

First class tickets on trains between Colchester Town and Cheltenham Spa typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Colchester Town and Cheltenham Spa can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester Town & Cheltenham Spa. owever, there are 29 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Cheltenham Spa.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Colchester Town and Cheltenham Spa, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.