The average train between Cheltenham and Birmingham takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Cheltenham to Birmingham. 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 Cheltenham and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 12:02 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 44 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Birmingham station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
Cheltenham to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Cheltenham to Birmingham train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Cheltenham and Birmingham is 65.8 km. The road distance is 73 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 39 min.