The average train between Newmarket and Cheltenham takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Newmarket 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 Newmarket and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newmarket is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 8:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Cambridge and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newmarket to Cheltenham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Newmarket to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Newmarket station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Newmarket to Cheltenham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Cambridge station.
Newmarket to Cheltenham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Newmarket to Cheltenham train tickets online with Greater Anglia and Cross Country.
The distance between Newmarket and Cheltenham is 174 km. The road distance is 315 km.
You can take a train from Newmarket to Cheltenham Spa via Cambridge and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 47m.