The average train between Lancaster and Cheltenham takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Lancaster 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 every 2 hours between Lancaster and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 6:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Lancaster station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Lancaster to Cheltenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Cheltenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Lancaster to Cheltenham train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Lancaster and Cheltenham is 243.5 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Lancaster to Cheltenham Spa via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 11m.