The average train between Cheltenham and Shakespeare's Birthplace takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is an hourly train service from Cheltenham to Shakespeare's Birthplace. 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 Shakespeare's Birthplace. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Shakespeare's Birthplace at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Shakespeare's Birthplace. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Shakespeare's Birthplace station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Cheltenham to Shakespeare's Birthplace train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Shakespeare's Birthplace train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stratford-upon-Avon station.
Book your Cheltenham to Shakespeare's Birthplace train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Cheltenham and Shakespeare's Birthplace is 41.4 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Shakespeare's Birthplace via Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Moor Street, and Stratford-upon-Avon in around 2h 17m.