The average train between Bolton and Cheltenham takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is an hourly train service from Bolton 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 Bolton and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 6:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Bolton to Cheltenham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bolton to Cheltenham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Bolton to Cheltenham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Bolton and Cheltenham is 188.7 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Cheltenham Spa via Manchester Piccadilly and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 18m.