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Airdrie to Cheltenham Spa by train

First train

12:35

Last train

14:05

Departure station

Airdrie

Arrival station

Cheltenham Spa

Journey time

From 6h 9m

Distance

285 miles (458 km)

Changes

1 change

Train operators

CrossCountry, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast

Travelling from Airdrie to Cheltenham Spa by train

Looking to travel from Airdrie to Cheltenham Spa by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 6 hours 43 minutes to travel from Airdrie to Cheltenham Spa by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 6 hours 9 minutes though. You'll usually find 0 trains per day running along the 285 miles (458 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Cheltenham Spa, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail or CrossCountry to get to Cheltenham Spa. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Airdrie to Cheltenham Spa in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Airdrie to Cheltenham Spa? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Airdrie and Cheltenham Spa by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Airdrie to Cheltenham Spa is 6 hours and 9 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Airdrie to Cheltenham Spa?

No, there are no direct train services from Airdrie to Cheltenham Spa. Travelling from Airdrie to Cheltenham Spa by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Airdrie to Cheltenham Spa leave?

The first train from Airdrie to Cheltenham Spa leaves at 12:35. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Airdrie to Cheltenham Spa leave?

The last train from Airdrie to Cheltenham Spa leaves at 14:05. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Airdrie and Cheltenham Spa by train?

Trains travelling from Airdrie to Cheltenham Spa cover a distance of around 285 miles (458 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Airdrie to Cheltenham Spa

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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