The average train between Fort William and Cheltenham takes 12h 8m and the fastest train takes 9h 9m. 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 12h 8m. 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 station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
Fort William to Cheltenham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Cheltenham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
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The distance between Fort William and Cheltenham is 580.9 km. The road distance is 730 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 44m.