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The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester to Cheltenham

Showing times and prices for Jun 25

Cheapest price

$24

Average price

$35

Fastest journey

4 h 30 m

Average duration

6 h 13 m

Buses per day

4

Distance

176 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester to Cheltenham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester to Cheltenham will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Manchester to Cheltenham without transferring at least once.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:10AM7h10
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
02:20PMCheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub
$241One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX120 · NX100
09:45PM4h30
Manchester, Coach Station
02:15AMCheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station
$271One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX422 · NX100
11:40PM6h35
Manchester, Coach Station
06:15AMCheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station
$411One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX424 · NX100
11:40PM6h35
Manchester, Coach Station
06:15AMCheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station
$471One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Manchester to Cheltenham

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.

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€28

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Cheapest

€65

Average price

5h 0m

Average duration

4h 30m

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30m

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3h 4m

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Fastest

2h 34m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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Live departures

Manchester to Cheltenham bus times

Showing buses for today, Tuesday, June 24
Last updated at 12:33 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX120 · NX100
On time
8:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station
4h30
1:15 AM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX424 · NX10010:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station
6h35
5:15 AM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:59 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
13h51
12:50 PM Cheltenham1 transfer
Wednesday, June 25
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus6:10 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
7h10
1:20 PM Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester to Cheltenham

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Buses from Manchester to Cheltenham run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
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.
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Distance
109 miles (176 km)
Average bus duration
4h 30m
Cheapest ticket price
$21 (€17)
Buses per day
10
Direct buses
9
Fastest bus
2h 50m
First bus
08:30
Last bus
23:40
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.
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Bus providers: Megabus and National Express from Manchester to Cheltenham

Buy your official Megabus and National Express bus tickets to Cheltenham from Manchester from $5 (€4) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus between Manchester and Cheltenham, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Bus information from Manchester to Cheltenham with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 5 min
  • Cheapest Price: $38

FAQs: Bus from Manchester to Cheltenham

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Popular bus stations from Manchester to Cheltenham

Manchester
Cheltenham
The major bus station for departures in Manchester is Manchester, Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester, Airport for your trip from Manchester to Cheltenham.
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ShowerShower
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ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
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Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Terminal Road North
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King (in the station)
  • Giraffe (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Airport
  • Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
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Amenities at bus station
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ParkingParking
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WCWC
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information
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Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:30
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Car connection
Shudehill
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the interchange.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
  • Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street
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The major bus station for arrivals in Cheltenham is Cheltenham, Gloucester Road (Arle Court). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cheltenham, Gloucester Road (Arle Court) for your trip to Cheltenham from Manchester.
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