The average train between Milton Keynes and Cheltenham takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Milton Keynes is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Milton Keynes to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Milton Keynes to Cheltenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
Milton Keynes to Cheltenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Milton Keynes to Cheltenham train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Milton Keynes and Cheltenham is 92 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to Cheltenham Spa via Birmingham New Street in around 1h 57m.