The average train between Cheltenham and Crewe takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Cheltenham to Crewe. 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 Cheltenham and Crewe. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Crewe at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Crewe. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Crewe station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Cheltenham to Crewe train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Crewe train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Cheltenham to Crewe train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Cheltenham and Crewe is 135.4 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Crewe via Birmingham New Street in around 1h 49m.