The average train between Chester and Cheltenham Spa takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is an hourly train service from Chester to Cheltenham Spa. 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 Chester and Cheltenham Spa. 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 Spa 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.
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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Cheltenham Spa. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Cheltenham Spa station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Chester to Cheltenham Spa train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Crewe station.
Chester to Cheltenham Spa train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Chester to Cheltenham Spa train tickets online with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Cheltenham Spa is 153.4 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Cheltenham Spa via Crewe and Birmingham New Street in around 2h 38m.