The average train between Grantham and Cheltenham takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Grantham 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 2 hours between Grantham and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grantham is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 9:14 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Grantham station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Grantham to Cheltenham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Grantham station.
Grantham to Cheltenham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Grantham to Cheltenham train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Grantham and Cheltenham is 148.9 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Grantham to Cheltenham Spa via Nottingham in around 3h 43m.