The average train between Birmingham and Cheltenham takes 43 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Birmingham 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 every 30 minutes between Birmingham and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 10:50 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 43 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Cheltenham station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 43 min.
Birmingham to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Birmingham to Cheltenham train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Birmingham and Cheltenham is 65.8 km. The road distance is 73 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 47 min.