The average train between Ely and Cheltenham takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely 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 Ely and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 6:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Ely to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Ely to Cheltenham train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Ely and Cheltenham is 169.1 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Cheltenham Spa via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 26m.