The average train between Bradford and Cheltenham takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Bradford 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 Bradford and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Bradford is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bradford to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Bradford station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Bradford to Cheltenham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Bradford to Cheltenham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Bradford to Cheltenham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Bradford and Cheltenham is 211.7 km. The road distance is 271 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 2h 34m.