The average train between Thurso and Cheltenham takes 18h 25m and the fastest train takes 13h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurso 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 3 times a day between Thurso and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thurso is at 4:32 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 7:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 18h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Thurso station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.
Thurso to Cheltenham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
Thurso to Cheltenham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Thurso to Cheltenham train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Thurso and Cheltenham is 749.9 km. The road distance is 1,079 km.
You can take a train from Thurso to Cheltenham Spa via Inverness, Haymarket, Wolverhampton, and Birmingham New Street in around 14h 27m.