The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Cheltenham
Cheapest price
£372
Average price
£424
Fastest journey
9 h 24 m
Average duration
11 h 37 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
635 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Cheltenham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Cheltenham will cost around £424 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £372.
To travel from Inverness to Cheltenham you need to make at least one change.








Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Inverness to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £318.
Distance: 635 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£318 Average Price | £34 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest |
10h 39m Average total duration 10h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 35m Average total duration 21h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Inverness to Cheltenham train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Cheltenham trains for today, Saturday 28 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:53 Inverness | 19h57 | 14:50 Cheltenham | 1 change | |
| Sunday 1 March | |||||
![]() | 09:40 Inverness | 10h10 | 19:50 Cheltenham | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:53 Inverness | 9h57 | 20:50 Cheltenham | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Cheltenham
Trains from Inverness to Cheltenham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 10h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £318 but you can travel from only £33 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 14:12. The fastest train covers the 635 km distance in 10h 9m.
Distance 635 km |
Average train duration 10h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £318 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 10h 9m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 14:12 |
Train companies: LNER, ScotRail from Inverness to Cheltenham trainsLNER, ScotRail trains will get you between Inverness and Cheltenham from £33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Inverness to Cheltenham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness to Cheltenham 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Inverness and Cheltenham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
- 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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