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If you’re looking for the nearest train station to Cheltenham Racecourse, you’ll need to take a train to Cheltenham Spa. From London, you can reach Cheltenham Spa train station in approximately 2 hours, give or take. From Birmingham, the journey is around 45 minutes, while those travelling down from Manchester can expect an average journey time of 2h 20m. Once you get to Cheltenham Spa, there’s a regular shuttle bus service that can ferry you the short distance to the racecourse itself. Or, if you’re feeling up to the task, the journey can be made on foot in around 40 minutes!

Having held its current location in Prestbury Park for close to two centuries, Cheltenham Racecourse has established itself as one of Britain’s premier venues for horse racing. Its most prestigious race – the Gold Cup – takes place during the Cheltenham Festival and has an estimated prize of around £600,000 for the 1st place finisher!

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Departures and arrivals from Cheltenham Spa

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Cheltenham Spa station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departing toTrainTimePlatformStatus
to Bristol Temple MeadsGreat Western Railway19:231On time
to LeedsCrossCountry19:252Late
to Bristol Temple MeadsCrossCountry19:301On time
to Cardiff CentralTransport for Wales19:401On time
to Birmingham New StreetCrossCountry19:432On time
Arriving fromTrainTimePlatformStatus
from Worcester Foregate StreetGreat Western Railway19:221Late
from PlymouthCrossCountry19:242Late
from Cardiff CentralTransport for Wales19:272On time
from Manchester PiccadillyCrossCountry19:281On time
from London PaddingtonGreat Western Railway19:342Scheduled

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