The average train between Cheltenham and Durham takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Durham. 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 Durham. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Durham at 9:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Durham. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Durham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Cheltenham to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Cheltenham to Durham train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Cheltenham and Durham is 321.6 km. The road distance is 381 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Durham via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 59m.