The average train between Cheltenham and Stratford-upon-Avon takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is an hourly train service from Cheltenham to Stratford-upon-Avon. 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 Stratford-upon-Avon. 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 Stratford-upon-Avon at 7:26 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 Stratford-upon-Avon. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Stratford-upon-Avon station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Cheltenham to Stratford-upon-Avon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Stratford-upon-Avon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stratford-upon-Avon station.
Book your Cheltenham to Stratford-upon-Avon train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Cheltenham and Stratford-upon-Avon is 41.2 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Stratford-upon-Avon via Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Moor Street in around 2h 9m.