The average train between Durham and Cheltenham takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 Durham and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 6:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Durham to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Durham to Cheltenham train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Durham and Cheltenham is 321.6 km. The road distance is 381 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Cheltenham Spa via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 42m.