The average train between Doncaster and Cheltenham takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Doncaster 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 every 3 hours between Doncaster and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 7:59 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 10:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Doncaster station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Doncaster to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Doncaster station.
Doncaster to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Doncaster to Cheltenham train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Doncaster and Cheltenham is 191.4 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Doncaster to Cheltenham Spa via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 33m.