The average train between Derbyshire and Cheltenham takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Derbyshire 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 Derbyshire and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derbyshire is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derbyshire to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Derbyshire station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Derbyshire to Cheltenham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Matlock station.
Derbyshire to Cheltenham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Derbyshire to Cheltenham train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Derbyshire and Cheltenham is 144.8 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a train from Matlock to Cheltenham Spa via Derby in around 2h 34m.