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Derby to Cheltenham Train Timetable
Trip Summary
There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Derby to Cheltenham. Traveling by train from Derby to Cheltenham usually takes one hour and 53 minutes, but the fastest CrossCountry train can make the trip in one hour and 47 minutes.
| Distance | 75 mi (121 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 47m |
| Lowest price | £49.68 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | East Midlands Railway |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Derby to Cheltenham?
2 train services operate from Derby to Cheltenham. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrossCountry | 1 | 1h 47m | £49.68 |
| East Midlands Railway | 1 | 1h 59m | £59.44 |
CrossCountry operates an extensive rail network in the U.K., centered in Birmingham. In standard class, passengers enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard restrooms. Trains also contain a small café or a trolley that passes through the carriages. An upgrade to first-class gives passengers more legroom and complimentary food. The journey from Derby to Cheltenham usually takes about 1 hours and 47 minutes on a CrossCountry train. There are 1 trips on this route every day, and 0 daily trips on weekends.
East Midlands Railway train tickets from Derby to Cheltenham start from £59, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 East Midlands Railway schedules to Cheltenham. East Midlands Railway in Derby leaves from Spondon Station . And in Cheltenham trains arrive at Cheltenham Spa Station .
From Derby to Cheltenham train travel on East Midlands Railway takes 1 hours and 59 minutes. If you are looking to get to Cheltenham faster, East Midlands Railway offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 47 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Derby to Cheltenham
Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Derby to Cheltenham. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Derby at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 07:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Derby twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. One of these is a direct train, which will typically get you to Cheltenham faster. While it might still have stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Cheltenham to Derby.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Derby?
Main departure station: Spondon Station
There is one train station in Derby.
All train stations in Derby:
Spondon Station
Where is the train station in Cheltenham?
Main arrival station: Cheltenham Spa Station
Cheltenham has one train station.
Train stations in Cheltenham:
Cheltenham Spa Station
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