Train Chester to Cheltenham from £65 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Cheltenham takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is an hourly train service from Chester to Cheltenham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 41m
Duration: 118 mi
Distance: £65
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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2h 38m

£49–94

Chester to Cheltenham train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:32 PM → 6:49 PM
2h 17m • 2 changes
4:56 PM → 7:14 PM
2h 18m • 2 changes
5:31 PM → 7:51 PM
2h 20m • 2 changes
5:55 PM → 8:14 PM
2h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:48 AM → 7:59 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 9:14 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

4:48 AM → 7:59 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 9:14 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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