How much is the train ticket from Cheltenham to Birmingham?

The cheapest train tickets from Cheltenham to Birmingham start from $10. The average price for this train route is around $38. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Cheltenham to Birmingham?

The average train ride duration from Cheltenham to Birmingham is 43m, covering a distance of 41 miles (66 km). The quickest train can get you there in 38m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators service the Cheltenham to Birmingham route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 11 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Cheltenham to Birmingham?

The earliest train departs from Cheltenham to Birmingham at 7:10am. And the latest train departs at 11:02pm.

Train Cheltenham to Birmingham from $9

Next train departures

Next departures for Cheltenham to Birmingham on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:59pm	Cheltenham Spa	46m	4:45pm	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	3:12pm	Cheltenham Spa	43m	3:55pm	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	3:12pm	Cheltenham Spa	43m	3:55pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	3:40pm	Cheltenham Spa	44m	4:24pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	3:40pm	Cheltenham Spa	44m	4:24pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Cheltenham to Birmingham on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:55am	Cheltenham Spa	50m	8:45am	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	7:40am	Cheltenham Spa	39m	8:19am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:14am	Cheltenham Spa	41m	7:55am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:14am	Cheltenham Spa	41m	7:55am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:18am	Cheltenham Spa	58m	8:16am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Cheltenham to Birmingham on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:55am	Cheltenham Spa	50m	8:45am	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	7:40am	Cheltenham Spa	39m	8:19am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:14am	Cheltenham Spa	41m	7:55am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:14am	Cheltenham Spa	41m	7:55am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:18am	Cheltenham Spa	58m	8:16am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Cheltenham to Birmingham on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:14am	Cheltenham Spa	41m	7:55am	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	7:40am	Cheltenham Spa	39m	8:19am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:14am	Cheltenham Spa	41m	7:55am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:18am	Cheltenham Spa	58m	8:16am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:40am	Cheltenham Spa	39m	8:19am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Cheltenham to Birmingham on December 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:14am	Cheltenham Spa	41m	7:55am	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	7:40am	Cheltenham Spa	39m	8:19am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:14am	Cheltenham Spa	41m	7:55am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:18am	Cheltenham Spa	58m	8:16am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:40am	Cheltenham Spa	39m	8:19am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Cheltenham to Birmingham on December 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:39pm	Cheltenham Spa	39m	5:18pm	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	10:11am	Cheltenham Spa	38m	10:49am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	10:11am	Cheltenham Spa	38m	10:49am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	11:11am	Cheltenham Spa	38m	11:49am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	11:11am	Cheltenham Spa	38m	11:49am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:28 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cheltenham to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

42 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $224	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$10 - $113	Average Duration43m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $7	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at $10

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cheltenham to Birmingham by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Cheltenham to Birmingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Cheltenham to Birmingham start from $10. The average price for this train route is around $38. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cheltenham to Birmingham?
The average train ride duration from Cheltenham to Birmingham is 43m, covering a distance of 41 miles (66 km). The quickest train can get you there in 38m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators service the Cheltenham to Birmingham route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 11 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Cheltenham to Birmingham?
The earliest train departs from Cheltenham to Birmingham at 7:10am. And the latest train departs at 11:02pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12/13

$21

12/14

$36

Today

$24

12/16

$21

12/17

$21

12/18

$21

12/19

$18

12/20

$9

The cheapest trip from Cheltenham to Birmingham was searched and found on Dec 20, 2025 with a price of $9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cheltenham to Birmingham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $9 to $107 for a train ticket from Cheltenham to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-12-20.