The train between Cheltenham and Congleton takes 2h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham to Congleton. 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 every 3 hours between Cheltenham and Congleton. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Congleton at 8:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Congleton station via Stoke-on-Trent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Cheltenham to Congleton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Congleton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Cheltenham to Congleton train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cheltenham and Congleton is 140.7 km. The road distance is 163 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Stoke-on-Trent every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–65 and the journey takes 1h 39m.