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Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Perth takes 7h 59m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. 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.

7h 59m
Duration
401 mi
Distance
£173
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

best
  1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
7h 42m
£132–244

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 11:02 PM which arrives into Perth at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 6m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 10m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 52m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 28m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 32m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 35m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 2m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 10m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 52m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 2m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 10m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 52m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 2m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 10m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 52m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 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.

Map of how to get from Cheltenham to Perth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 400.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Perth via Birmingham New Street, Carlisle, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 42m.

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