The average train between Pontefract and Cheltenham takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract 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 Pontefract and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 8:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Pontefract to Cheltenham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Pontefract to Cheltenham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Pontefract to Cheltenham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Pontefract and Cheltenham is 205.7 km. The road distance is 255 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 22m.