The average train between Cheltenham and Craven Arms takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Craven Arms. 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 and Craven Arms. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Craven Arms at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Craven Arms. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Craven Arms station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Cheltenham to Craven Arms train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Craven Arms train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Craven Arms station.
Book your Cheltenham to Craven Arms train tickets online with Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Cheltenham and Craven Arms is 79.1 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Craven Arms via Newport (S Wales) in around 2h 51m.