The average train between Glasgow and Cheltenham takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow 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 Glasgow and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 6:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Glasgow to Cheltenham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Glasgow to Cheltenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Cheltenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Glasgow to Cheltenham train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Glasgow and Cheltenham is 463.4 km. The road distance is 545 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Cheltenham Spa via Warrington Bank Quay and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 5m.