The average train between Market Harborough and Cheltenham Spa takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Market Harborough to Cheltenham Spa. 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 Spa. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Market Harborough is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Cheltenham Spa at 12:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 40m • 2 changes


2h 30m • 2 changes


1h 55m • 2 changes


1h 54m • 2 changes


3h 12m • 2 changes


2h 33m • 2 changes


2h 39m • 2 changes


2h 23m • 2 changes


7h 45m • 2 changes


2h 25m • 2 changes


2h 9m • 2 changes


2h 37m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Market Harborough to Cheltenham Spa. However, there are services departing from Market Harborough station and arriving at Cheltenham Spa station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Market Harborough to Cheltenham Spa train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Market Harborough to Cheltenham Spa train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Market Harborough to Cheltenham Spa train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Market Harborough and Cheltenham Spa is 103.1 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.