Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) train with CrossCountry

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)

Showing times and prices for 15 Jul

Cheapest price

£14

Average price

£26

Fastest journey

38 m

Average duration

38 m

Trains per day

46

Distance

66 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.

Fast trains

Of the 46 trains that leave Birmingham New Street (BHM) for Cheltenham Spa (CNM) every day 46 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 66 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 38 m .

The slowest trains will take 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • CrossCountryW29851
    8:420h49
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    9:31Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
    £141One-way
    0 changes
  • CrossCountryG01144
    10:420h45
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    11:27Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
    £141One-way
    0 changes
  • CrossCountryW29866
    11:420h51
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    12:33Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
    £141One-way
    0 changes
  • CrossCountryG01122
    18:300h44
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    19:14Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
    £141One-way
    0 changes
  • CrossCountryG01170
    22:120h38
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    22:50Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
    £141One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £3.

Distance: 66 km

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Coach

£13

Average Price

£12

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Cheapest

1h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 16m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 49m

Average total duration

1h 19m

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30m

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Live departures

Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) train times

The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) trains for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
CrossCountryG01124
On time
19:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h44
20:14 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG01166
On time
20:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h38
20:50 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG01127
On time
20:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h44
21:14 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG01169
On time
21:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h38
21:50 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG01128
On time
21:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h50
22:20 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG01170
On time
22:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h38
22:50 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0 changesdirect
Wednesday 15 July
CrossCountryG010855:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h06
6:06 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG010885:36 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h04
6:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG011306:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h45
7:27 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG011317:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h47
7:59 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG010927:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h44
8:14 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryW298477:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h45
8:27 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG011338:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h38
8:50 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG010958:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h44
9:14 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryW298518:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h49
9:31 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG011359:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h38
9:50 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG010989:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h44
10:14 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG011389:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h46
10:28 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0114010:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h38
10:50 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0110110:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h44
11:14 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0114410:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h45
11:27 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryW2986211:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h39
11:51 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0110211:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h44
12:14 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryW2986611:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h51
12:33 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryW2986812:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h38
12:50 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0110712:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h44
13:14 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryW2987112:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h45
13:27 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryW2987313:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h38
13:50 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0110913:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h44
14:14 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryW2987713:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h46
14:28 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0114814:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h38
14:50 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0111314:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h44
15:14 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryW2988214:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h46
15:28 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryW2988415:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h38
15:50 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0111415:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h45
16:15 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0115015:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h48
16:30 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0115316:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h38
16:50 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0111816:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h48
17:18 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryW2989516:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h47
17:29 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0115417:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h38
17:50 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0111917:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h48
18:18 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0115917:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h47
18:29 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0116118:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h38
18:50 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0112218:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h44
19:14 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryW2990818:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h46
19:28 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryW2990919:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h39
19:51 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)0 changesdirect

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Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?

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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM)

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Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:12, the last at 22:12. The fastest train covers the 66 km distance in 38m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
66 km
Average train duration
1h 16m
Cheapest ticket price
£3
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
38m
First train
6:12
Last train
22:12
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Sun
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM) from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
38m
Cheapest Price
£3
CrossCountry frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Great Western Railway frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Cross Country

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
37m
Cheapest Price
£54
Cross Country frequency
25 a day

FAQs: Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cheltenham Spa (CNM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £3, while the average price tends to be around £13.
The train journey from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) covers a distance of 66 km and takes approximately 38m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) is 66 km.
The first train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) leaves at 6:12.
The last train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) departs at 22:12.
Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
Yes, there is a direct train between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM). The service operates 6 times per day, provided by CrossCountry, Cross Country.
To get from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) is by train, costing approximately £3.
Booking trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa offers views of the charming English countryside, passing through picturesque landscapes and quaint villages, making it a pleasant and scenic experience.
Yes, a day trip from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa is feasible. The journey takes 38m and there are 6 trains per day. The distance is 66 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM)

Most Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Cheltenham Spa (CNM) trains use the Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Birmingham
Arrival train stations in Cheltenham
Birmingham New StreetStation Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre

Bus16 · 7m · £2 · every ~27 min

Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services

Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.

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