The average train between Cheltenham and York takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to York. 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 York. 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 York at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to York. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at York station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Cheltenham to York train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to York train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at York station.
Book your Cheltenham to York train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Cheltenham and York is 238.3 km. The road distance is 276 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to York via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 5m.