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Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham Spa and Derby takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Cheltenham Spa to Derby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 30m
Duration
86 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cheltenham Spa to Derby train times

Trains run hourly between Cheltenham Spa and Derby. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham Spa is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Derby at 11:31 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 1h 37m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 1h 28m • Direct
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    train train 1h 25m • Direct
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    train train 1h 24m • Direct
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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 1h 28m • Direct
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    train train 1h 34m • Direct
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    train train 1h 24m • Direct
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    train train 1h 31m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 1h 28m • Direct
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    train train 1h 34m • Direct
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    train train 1h 24m • Direct
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    train train 1h 31m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 1h 28m • Direct
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    train train 1h 34m • Direct
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    train train 1h 24m • Direct
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    train train 1h 31m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    train train 1h 28m • Direct
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    train train 1h 34m • Direct
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    train train 1h 24m • Direct
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    train train 1h 31m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    train train 1h 28m • Direct
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    train train 1h 34m • Direct
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    train train 1h 24m • Direct
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    train train 1h 31m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    train train 1h 31m • Direct
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    train train 1h 35m • Direct
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    train train 1h 24m • Direct
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    train train 1h 32m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham Spa to Derby? 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 Cheltenham Spa to Derby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 86.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Cheltenham Spa, England and Derby, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 31m.

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