The average train between Cheltenham and Scarborough takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Scarborough. 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 Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Scarborough? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Scarborough station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Cheltenham to Scarborough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Scarborough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Scarborough station.
Book your Cheltenham to Scarborough train tickets online with Cross Country and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Cheltenham and Scarborough is 287.3 km. The road distance is 342 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Scarborough via Birmingham New Street and York in around 4h 28m.