The average train between Cheltenham and Leipzig takes 22h 41m and the fastest train takes 21h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham to Leipzig. 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 twice daily between Cheltenham and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 9:17 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 22h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Leipzig? 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 Cheltenham to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Leipzig station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 41m.
Cheltenham to Leipzig train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Leipzig train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Cheltenham to Leipzig train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cheltenham and Leipzig is 998 km. The road distance is 1,421 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Leipzig Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 16h 37m.