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

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

Showing times and prices for 15 Jul

Cheapest price

£10

Average price

£24

Fastest journey

38 m

Average duration

39 m

Trains per day

47

Distance

66 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.

Fast trains

Of the 47 trains that leave Cheltenham Spa (CNM) for Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 38 m .

The slowest trains will take 39 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.

  • CrossCountryG00928
    21:120h48
    Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
    22:00Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    £101One-way
    0 changes
  • CrossCountryG00735
    20:120h43
    Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
    20:55Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    £121One-way
    0 changes
  • CrossCountryG66829
    22:570h57
    Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
    23:54Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    £121One-way
    0 changes
  • CrossCountryG66721
    8:400h40
    Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
    9:20Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • CrossCountryG66779
    18:400h38
    Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
    19:18Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    £141One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £4.

Distance: 66 km

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Coach

£15

Average Price

£12

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Cheapest

1h 26m

Average total duration

Fastest

56m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 50m

Average total duration

1h 20m

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30m

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Live departures

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

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

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
CrossCountryG00735
Delayed
19:56 20:12Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h43
20:34 20:34Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG66815
On time
21:07 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h47
21:54 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG00928
Delayed
20:34 21:12Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h48
21:16 21:16Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG00931
On time
21:53 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h52
22:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG66829
On time
22:57 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h57
23:54 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG00936
On time
23:02 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1h00
0:02 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0 changesdirect
Wednesday 15 July
Great Western RailwayY80547+West Midlands TrainsC170426:15 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
1h31
7:46 Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 change
CrossCountryG669877:14 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h41
7:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG008417:18 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h58
8:16 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG667167:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h39
8:19 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG008447:55 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h50
8:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG010608:12 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h43
8:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG667218:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h40
9:20 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG009388:59 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h46
9:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG010629:12 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h42
9:54 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG008549:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h44
10:24 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG667129:59 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h46
10:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0106410:12 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h43
10:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG6673010:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h39
11:19 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0106710:59 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h50
11:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG00869_G0106711:12 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h43
11:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG6673511:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h39
12:19 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0094111:59 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h46
12:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0106912:12 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h43
12:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0086512:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h39
13:19 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0090012:55 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h50
13:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0107313:12 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h43
13:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0087213:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h39
14:19 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0094713:59 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h46
14:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0107514:12 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h43
14:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0087614:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h45
15:25 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0090514:59 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h46
15:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0108015:12 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h43
15:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0088315:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h44
16:24 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0094615:59 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h46
16:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0108216:12 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h43
16:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0088816:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h44
17:24 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG6679716:55 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h50
17:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0108317:12 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h43
17:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0089417:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h44
18:24 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0092117:59 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h46
18:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0072318:12 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h42
18:54 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG6677918:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h38
19:18 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG6683718:55 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h50
19:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0073019:12 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h42
19:54 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0090819:43 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h46
20:29 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG6681319:59 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h47
20:46 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG0073520:12 Cheltenham Spa (CNM)
0h43
20:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect

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Journey information

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

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Trains from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.

There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 22:57. 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
56m
Cheapest ticket price
£4
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
9
Fastest train
38m
First train
6:10
Last train
22:57
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Tue
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, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsCrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) from £4. 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
£4
CrossCountry frequency
9 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

West Midlands Trains

About
West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 16m
Cheapest Price
£36
West Midlands Trains frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket at 50% of adult fare. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

Cross Country

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
38m
Cheapest Price
£54
Cross Country frequency
25 a day

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

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 Birmingham New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £4, while the average price tends to be around £15.
The train journey from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) covers a distance of 66 km and takes approximately 38m. Trains run 9 per day.
The train distance from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is 66 km.
The first train from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) leaves at 6:10.
The last train from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) departs at 22:57.
Trains from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run approximately 9 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
Yes, there is a direct train between Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and Birmingham New Street (BHM). The service operates 9 times per day, provided by CrossCountry, Cross Country.
To get from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Birmingham New Street (BHM), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is by train, costing approximately £4.
Booking trains from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street offers glimpses of the picturesque English countryside, including rolling hills and charming villages, though it is primarily a functional route rather than a scenic one.
Yes, a day trip from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street is feasible. The journey takes 38m, covering a distance of 66 km, with trains running 10 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).

popular train stations

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

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

Departure train stations in Cheltenham
Arrival train stations in Birmingham
Cheltenham SpaCheltenham Spa Railway Station, Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NP, United Kingdom+44 345 165 2030WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Cheltenham Spa from Cheltenham city centre

Cheltenham Spa is 1 km from Cheltenham city centre. Public transport options include:

BusD, E, G · 7m · £4 · every ~25 min
M1 · 8m

Cheltenham Spa train station facilities and services

Cheltenham Spa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: The Railway Inn, The Coconut Tree

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Cheltenham Spa. Information desks are located near the main entrance.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Cheltenham Spa. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Cheltenham Spa: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Cheltenham Spa: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Cheltenham Spa: Elevators, ramps.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Queens Hotel Cheltenham, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham, Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham.

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