The average train between Market Harborough and Cheltenham takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Market Harborough 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 Market Harborough and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 1:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Market Harborough is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Market Harborough to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Market Harborough station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Market Harborough to Cheltenham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Market Harborough to Cheltenham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Market Harborough to Cheltenham train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Market Harborough and Cheltenham is 101.8 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Market Harborough to Cheltenham Spa via Leicester and Birmingham New Street in around 2h 36m.