Chester to Cheltenham Spa Trains

Chester to Cheltenham Spa trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Cheltenham Spa takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

2h 54m
Duration: 118 mi
Distance: £54
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 36m

£41–81

Chester to Cheltenham Spa train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Cheltenham Spa. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Cheltenham Spa at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

4:31 PM → 6:50 PM
2h 19m • 2 changes
5:32 PM → 7:52 PM
2h 20m • 2 changes
5:57 PM → 8:50 PM
2h 53m • 2 changes
7:31 PM → 9:50 PM
2h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:27 AM → 7:59 AM
2h 31m • 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 Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:27 AM → 7:59 AM
2h 31m • 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 Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:27 AM → 7:59 AM
2h 31m • 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 Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:27 AM → 7:59 AM
2h 31m • 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 Friday, October 30, 2026

5:27 AM → 7:59 AM
2h 31m • 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 31, 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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