The average train between Fort William and Cheltenham takes 11h 59m and the fastest train takes 9h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William 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 3 times a day between Fort William and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 11h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Cheltenham Spa station via Glasgow Queen Street station, Warrington Bank Quay station and Birmingham New Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.
Fort William to Cheltenham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
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The distance between Fort William and Cheltenham is 580.9 km. The road distance is 699 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Cheltenham Spa via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Birmingham New Street in around 10h 43m.