The average train between Halifax and Cheltenham takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax 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 Halifax and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Halifax is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Halifax to Cheltenham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Cheltenham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Halifax to Cheltenham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Halifax and Cheltenham is 202.6 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Cheltenham Spa via Leeds in around 4h 10m.