- Distance: 387.3 mi
- Duration: 5h 45m
The average train between Edinburgh and Cheltenham takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 10:50 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Cheltenham station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
Edinburgh to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Edinburgh to Cheltenham train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Edinburgh and Cheltenham is 456.4 km. The road distance is 623 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cheltenham Spa every 2 hours. Tickets cost £170–260 and the journey takes 5h 44m.
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