The average train between Cheltenham and Loughborough takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Loughborough. 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 Loughborough. 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 Loughborough at 4:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Loughborough. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Loughborough station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Cheltenham to Loughborough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Loughborough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Cheltenham to Loughborough train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Cheltenham and Loughborough is 113.4 km. The road distance is 166 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 31m.