The average train between Prestbury and Cheltenham takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Prestbury 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 Prestbury and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestbury is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 6:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Macclesfield and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Prestbury 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 Prestbury to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Prestbury station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Prestbury to Cheltenham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Macclesfield station.
Prestbury to Cheltenham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Prestbury to Cheltenham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Prestbury and Cheltenham is 154.6 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a train from Prestbury to Cheltenham Spa via Macclesfield and Birmingham New Street in around 2h 42m.