The average train between Bicester and Cheltenham Spa takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Bicester to Cheltenham Spa. 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 Bicester and Cheltenham Spa. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bicester is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Cheltenham Spa at 6:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Moor Street and take an average of 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bicester to Cheltenham Spa. However, there are services departing from Bicester station and arriving at Cheltenham Spa station via Birmingham Moor Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Bicester to Cheltenham Spa train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Bicester North station.
Bicester to Cheltenham Spa train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Bicester to Cheltenham Spa train tickets online with Chiltern Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Bicester and Cheltenham Spa is 64.9 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a train from Bicester North to Cheltenham Spa via Birmingham Moor Street and Birmingham New Street in around 2h 22m.