The average train between Congleton and Cheltenham takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Congleton 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.
Trains run hourly between Congleton and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Congleton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Stoke-on-Trent and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Congleton 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.
No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Congleton station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Congleton to Cheltenham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Congleton to Cheltenham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Congleton to Cheltenham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Congleton and Cheltenham is 140.7 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from Congleton to Cheltenham Spa via Stoke-on-Trent and Birmingham New Street in around 2h 33m.