The train between Cheltenham and Prestbury takes 2h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham to Prestbury. 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 every 3 hours between Cheltenham and Prestbury. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Prestbury at 8:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Prestbury. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Prestbury station via Macclesfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Cheltenham to Prestbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Prestbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Macclesfield station.
Book your Cheltenham to Prestbury train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cheltenham and Prestbury is 154.6 km. The road distance is 180 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Macclesfield every 3 hours. Tickets cost £60–85 and the journey takes 1h 56m.