Cheltenham to Perth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Perth takes 8h 39m and the fastest train takes 6h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Perth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 39m
Duration: 401 mi
Distance: £167
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Warrington

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Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain

7h 45m

£139–234

Cheltenham to Perth train times

Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Perth. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Perth at 12:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 8h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:11 AM → 5:40 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
11:11 AM → 6:43 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
1:11 PM → 8:47 PM
7h 35m • 3 changes
3:11 PM → 10:46 PM
7h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:14 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 3:22 PM
7h 10m • 3 changes
9:12 AM → 4:04 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
10:12 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:14 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 3:22 PM
7h 10m • 3 changes
9:12 AM → 4:04 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
10:12 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:14 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 3:22 PM
7h 10m • 3 changes
9:12 AM → 4:04 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
10:12 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:14 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 3:22 PM
7h 10m • 3 changes
9:12 AM → 4:04 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
10:12 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:14 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 3:22 PM
7h 10m • 3 changes
9:12 AM → 4:04 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
10:12 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:10 AM → 2:36 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 3:22 PM
7h 10m • 3 changes
9:12 AM → 4:04 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
10:12 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Perth? 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.

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Perth via Birmingham New Street, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 45m.

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