The average train between Burnley and Cheltenham takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley 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 Burnley and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Burnley 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 Burnley to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Burnley to Cheltenham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Burnley to Cheltenham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Burnley to Cheltenham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Burnley and Cheltenham is 210.5 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Cheltenham Spa via Preston and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 16m.