The average train between Loughborough and Cheltenham takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Loughborough 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 Loughborough and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 1:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Loughborough is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Loughborough to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Loughborough station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Loughborough to Cheltenham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Loughborough to Cheltenham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Loughborough to Cheltenham train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Loughborough and Cheltenham is 113.4 km. The road distance is 166 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 33m.