The cheapest and fastest trains from Cheltenham to Birmingham International Airport
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
1 h 13 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
66 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cheltenham to Birmingham International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cheltenham to Birmingham International Airport will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 2 trains that leave Cheltenham for Birmingham International Airport every day 2 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 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 14 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.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cheltenham to Birmingham International Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Birmingham International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 66 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£23 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cheltenham to Birmingham International Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Cheltenham to Birmingham International Airport trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C23652+ W10336 | On time 08:12 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h14 | 09:26 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
C23374+ L33561 | On time 08:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h05 | 09:45 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
C23484 · C23555 | On time 08:58 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h14 | 10:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
C23655+ L33567 | On time 09:12 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h03 | 10:15 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
C23378+ L33573 | On time 09:40 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h05 | 10:45 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
C23366 · C23559 | On time 09:59 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h13 | 11:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cheltenham to Birmingham International Airport
Trains from Cheltenham to Birmingham International Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:11, the last at 18:59. The fastest train covers the 66 km distance in 1h 1m.
Distance 66 km |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 06:11 |
Last train 18:59 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains from Cheltenham to Birmingham International Airport trainsCrossCountry, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Cheltenham and Birmingham International Airport from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cheltenham to Birmingham International Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cheltenham to Birmingham International Airport 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 International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cheltenham and Birmingham International Airport
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Queens Road.
- The Railway Inn
- The Coconut Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.50
- Queens Hotel Cheltenham
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham
- Located near the main entrance
- 300 places, covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has a main concourse with ticketing facilities and waiting areas, with platforms accessible via lifts and stairs.
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
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