The average train between Cheltenham and Washington takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Washington. 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 Washington. 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 Washington at 10:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Washington? 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 Washington. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Washington station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Cheltenham to Washington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Washington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Cheltenham and Washington is 335.7 km. The road distance is 427 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to South Hylton via Birmingham New Street, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 5h 4m.