The average train between Craven Arms and Cheltenham takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Craven Arms to Cheltenham. 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 Craven Arms and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Craven Arms is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Craven Arms to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Craven Arms station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Craven Arms to Cheltenham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Craven Arms station.
Craven Arms to Cheltenham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Craven Arms to Cheltenham train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Craven Arms and Cheltenham is 79.1 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a train from Craven Arms to Cheltenham Spa via Newport (S Wales) in around 2h 43m.