The average train between Edinburgh and Cheltenham takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 4 hours between Edinburgh and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 10:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Wolverhampton and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Edinburgh to Cheltenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Cheltenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Edinburgh to Cheltenham train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Edinburgh and Cheltenham is 456.4 km. The road distance is 544 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cheltenham Spa via Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 13m.