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Cheltenham to Hamilton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Hamilton takes 6h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham to Hamilton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 25m
Duration
326 mi
Distance
£132
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

best
  1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain train
5h 57m
£100–189

Cheltenham to Hamilton train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cheltenham and Hamilton. 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 Hamilton at 10:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 9m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast4h 53m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 9m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastLumo5h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 8m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 8m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 8m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 8m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 8m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 8m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 8m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 8m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 9m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Hamilton? 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.

Map of how to get from Cheltenham to Hamilton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 326.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Hamilton, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Motherwell via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 5h 57m.

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