The average train between Cheltenham and Birmingham NEC takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 51 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Cheltenham to Birmingham NEC. 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 NEC. 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 NEC at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
Cheltenham to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Cheltenham to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Cheltenham and Birmingham NEC is 66.3 km. The road distance is 86 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 38 min.