The average train between Cheltenham Spa and Glasgow takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham Spa to Glasgow. 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 Cheltenham Spa and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham Spa is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham Spa to Glasgow? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham Spa to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa station and arriving at Glasgow station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
Cheltenham Spa to Glasgow train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham Spa to Glasgow train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Cheltenham Spa to Glasgow train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Cheltenham Spa and Glasgow is 463.3 km. The road distance is 545 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Glasgow Central via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 5h 56m.