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Preston to Cheltenham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Cheltenham takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

3h 2m
Duration
148 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2h 51m
£55–85

Preston to Cheltenham train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 6:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country10h 47m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country2h 30m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country2h 32m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country2h 31m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country2h 30m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country2h 32m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country2h 31m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country2h 30m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country2h 32m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country2h 31m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country2h 30m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country2h 32m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country2h 31m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country2h 31m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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.

Map of how to get from Preston to Cheltenham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 147.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Cheltenham, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Cheltenham Spa via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 51m.

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