The average train between Peterborough and Cheltenham takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 6:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Peterborough to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Peterborough to Cheltenham train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Peterborough and Cheltenham is 145.5 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Cheltenham Spa via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 47m.