Penrith to Cheltenham Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Penrith and Cheltenham takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith 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.

4h 51m
Duration: 220 mi
Distance: £95
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain

3h 54m

£75–133

Penrith to Cheltenham train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Penrith and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:02 PM → 10:50 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
9:41 PM → 7:26 AM
Arrives next day
9h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:19 AM → 10:49 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:49 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 3:14 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 4:14 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

11:18 AM → 2:50 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
12:03 PM → 3:50 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 4:50 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
2:22 PM → 5:50 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:19 AM → 10:49 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 3:14 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 4:15 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:19 AM → 10:49 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 3:14 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 4:15 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:19 AM → 10:49 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 3:14 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 4:15 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

7:19 AM → 10:49 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 3:14 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 4:15 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Penrith 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.