Train Preston to Cheltenham from £73 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Cheltenham takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

3h 2m
Duration: 148 mi
Distance: £73
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 50m

£60–95

Preston to Cheltenham train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 10:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:18 PM → 9:49 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
9:18 PM → 6:01 AM
Arrives next day
8h 42m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:18 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
7:18 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 10:49 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
9:18 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:17 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 1:50 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
12:18 PM → 2:50 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
1:18 PM → 3:50 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

7:19 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 10:49 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 12:49 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

7:19 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 10:49 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 12:49 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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