The average train between Cheltenham and Scotland takes 6h 13m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham to Scotland. 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 every 4 hours between Cheltenham and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Scotland at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Scotland station via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
Cheltenham to Scotland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Scotland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Cheltenham to Scotland train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Cheltenham and Scotland is 559 km. The road distance is 545 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Glasgow Central via Wolverhampton in around 5h 51m.