Cheltenham to Perth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Perth takes 8h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Perth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 28m
Duration: 401 mi
Distance: £167
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Warrington

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Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain

7h 45m

£139–234

Cheltenham to Perth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cheltenham and Perth. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Perth at 12:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:12 PM → 6:55 AM
Arrives next day
12h 42m • 3 changes
8:12 PM → 10:37 AM
Arrives next day
14h 25m • 3 changes
11:03 PM → 12:18 PM
Arrives next day
13h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:10 AM → 2:36 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 3:22 PM
7h 10m • 3 changes
9:12 AM → 4:04 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
10:13 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:11 AM → 5:40 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
11:11 AM → 6:43 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
1:11 PM → 8:47 PM
7h 35m • 3 changes
3:11 PM → 10:46 PM
7h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:14 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 3:22 PM
7h 10m • 3 changes
9:12 AM → 4:04 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
10:12 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:14 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 3:22 PM
7h 10m • 3 changes
9:12 AM → 4:04 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
10:12 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:14 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 3:22 PM
7h 10m • 3 changes
9:12 AM → 4:04 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
10:12 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:14 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 3:22 PM
7h 10m • 3 changes
9:12 AM → 4:04 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
10:12 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Perth? 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.

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Perth, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Perth via Birmingham New Street, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 45m.

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