The average train between Cheltenham and East Midlands Parkway takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to East Midlands Parkway. 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 East Midlands Parkway. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:07 PM which arrives into East Midlands Parkway at 4:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to East Midlands Parkway. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at East Midlands Parkway station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Cheltenham to East Midlands Parkway train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to East Midlands Parkway train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Cheltenham to East Midlands Parkway train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Cheltenham and East Midlands Parkway is 120.5 km. The road distance is 155 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 31m.