The average train between Harrogate and Cheltenham takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Harrogate 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 Harrogate and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harrogate is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Harrogate to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Harrogate station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Harrogate to Cheltenham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
Harrogate to Cheltenham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Harrogate to Cheltenham train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Harrogate and Cheltenham is 235.3 km. The road distance is 285 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 34m.