Chester to Cheltenham Trains

Chester to Cheltenham trains

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The average train between Chester and Cheltenham takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours 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 55m
Duration: 118 mi
Distance: £55
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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2h 38m

£42–86

Chester to Cheltenham train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

3:32 PM → 5:49 PM
2h 17m • 2 changes
4:32 PM → 6:49 PM
2h 17m • 2 changes
5:31 PM → 7:51 PM
2h 20m • 2 changes
5:58 PM → 8:49 PM
2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:59 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
5:59 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

4:21 AM → 7:26 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
4:58 AM → 7:49 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
5:27 AM → 8:14 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
5:59 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:57 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
9:57 AM → 12:08 PM
2h 11m • 2 changes
10:14 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
11:28 AM → 1:50 PM
2h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Cheltenham? 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.

Chester to Cheltenham trains

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Train via Birmingham

Chester to Cheltenham train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

3:32 PM → 5:49 PM

4:32 PM → 6:49 PM

5:31 PM → 7:51 PM

5:58 PM → 8:49 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:59 AM

5:59 AM → 8:27 AM

6:24 AM → 8:49 AM

7:32 AM → 9:49 AM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

4:21 AM → 7:26 AM

4:58 AM → 7:49 AM

5:27 AM → 8:14 AM

5:59 AM → 8:27 AM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:57 AM → 11:08 AM

9:57 AM → 12:08 PM

10:14 AM → 12:50 PM

11:28 AM → 1:50 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Chester, England and Cheltenham, England?

Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street

Chester to Cheltenham trains

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Train via Birmingham

Chester to Cheltenham train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

3:32 PM → 5:49 PM

4:32 PM → 6:49 PM

5:31 PM → 7:51 PM

5:58 PM → 8:49 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:59 AM

5:59 AM → 8:27 AM

6:24 AM → 8:49 AM

7:32 AM → 9:49 AM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

4:21 AM → 7:26 AM

4:58 AM → 7:49 AM

5:27 AM → 8:14 AM

5:59 AM → 8:27 AM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:57 AM → 11:08 AM

9:57 AM → 12:08 PM

10:14 AM → 12:50 PM

11:28 AM → 1:50 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Chester, England and Cheltenham, England?

Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street

Train trips from Chester

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