It takes an average of 6h 43m to travel from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Gateway by train, over a distance of around 284 miles (457 km). There are normally 14 trains per day travelling from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Gateway and tickets for this journey start from £109.90 when you book in advance.
First train | 06:10 | |
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Last train | 22:00 | |
Departure station | Cheltenham Spa | |
Arrival station | Edinburgh Gateway | |
Journey time | From 5h 12m | |
Distance | 284 miles (457 km) | |
Frequency | 14 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £109.90 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast |
Thinking about taking the train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Gateway? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 6 hours 43 minutes to travel the 284 miles (457 km) from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Gateway by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 12 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 14 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail or TransPennine Express to Edinburgh Gateway. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Gateway in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £109.90. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
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The average journey time by train between Cheltenham Spa and Edinburgh Gateway is 6 hours and 43 minutes, with around 14 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Gateway is 5 hours and 12 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Gateway can start from as little as £109.90 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Gateway. Travelling from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Gateway by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Gateway leaves at 06:10. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Gateway leaves at 22:00. 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.
Trains travelling from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Gateway cover a distance of around 284 miles (457 km) during the journey.
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