The average train between Gainsborough and Cheltenham takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Gainsborough 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 Gainsborough and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 8:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Gainsborough to Cheltenham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Gainsborough to Cheltenham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Gainsborough to Cheltenham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Gainsborough and Cheltenham is 187.2 km. The road distance is 250 km.
You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Cheltenham Spa via Sheffield in around 3h 38m.